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UPDATE: Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division have charged a man in relation to a weapons call Tuesday morning in Halifax. A 26-year-old man was charged with attempt murder, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation. He will be held in custody and appear in court on Wednesday, January 2 at Halifax Provincial Court. (GO#19-70)
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At 1:56 a.m. on January 1, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of an injured male with stab wounds in the 1800 block of Granville Street in Halifax. Patrol officers, along with a Police Service Dog, responded to the area and conducted a thorough search of the area. Officers located and arrested the suspect in the 2300 block of Brunswick Street. A 26-year-old man from Halifax was arrested and is facing charges of aggravated assault and weapons offences. Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation.
GO#19-70
At 2:35 a.m. on January 1, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of an injured male with injuries consistent with a stabbing entering the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Emergency Department, 1799 Robie Street Halifax. Officers confirmed an unknown person injured the male during an altercation in the 3300 block of Connaught Avenue in Halifax. There is no suspect description at this time. Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation, which is in the early stages.
GO#19-86
Police are asking anyone with information about either incident 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 by using the P3 Tips app.