Police investigating Dartmouth stabbing that sends one to hospital

CITYnews halifax \ By The Canadian Press

A 61-year-old man is in hospital following a stabbing at an apartment building in Dartmouth.

Halifax Regional Police were called to a building on Primrose Street shortly after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a stabbing.

When officers arrived, they found the victim with what are believed to be life-threatening injuries, and he was rushed to hospital.

Investigators say they do not believe that this is a random incident.

No suspect details have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

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 using the P3 Tips App.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 28, 2023.