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Police investigating assault in Dartmouth

Reynold Gregor/ Global News

Halifax Regional Police are investigating an assault that happened Monday night in Dartmouth.

Police were called to an address on Gaston Road just before 10 p.m. and found a 59-year-old man with what they are describing as “significant injuries.”

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Police say evidence at the scene indicates the man was assaulted at that location.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.

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As of Tuesday morning, detectives with the Forensic Identification Section and the Integrated General Investigation Section were looking for evidence at the scene.

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Anyone with information is asked to call police at (902) 490-5016 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

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