(Update) Police are currently onscene in the 0-100 block of Rufus Avenue in Halifax for a weapons complaint

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UPDATE –

Policing operations in the area of the 0-100 block of Rufus Avenue in Halifax have now concluded.

Two suspects have been taken into custody without incident. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

Police onscene for a Weapons complaint.

Police are currently onscene in the 0-100 block of Rufus Avenue in Halifax.

At 7:26 p.m. police received a call for a man that was assaulted, possibly with a weapon. A man was located suffering from what appears to be non life threatening injuries and has been transported to hospital for care.

The investigation is in its early stages and nothing further is known at this time.

Police have Rufus Avenue blocked to pedestrian and vehicle traffic between Hillcrest Street and Alex Street.

There is no ongoing risk to the public, but police are reminding persons in the area to follow the direction of police officers.

An update will be provided when more information is known.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 Tips App.