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Halifax police looking for suspects after man assaulted, robbed in Spryfield

The area of Forbes Street and Lynnett Road in Halifax pictured on Dec. 30, 2017. Paul DeWitt / Global News

A 55-year-old man is missing his cellphone, cigarettes, and the cash in his jacket pocket after being assaulted by two people in Spryfield, N.S., according to Halifax Regional Police.

The incident happened on Friday at about 11:30 p.m. near Forbes Street and Lynnett Road.

Police say the man was walking on a pathway when the two suspects walked toward him. He spoke with one of them, whom he recognized.

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The man, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, was taken to a hospital.

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One suspect is described as black, about six-foot-one, wearing blue jeans and a red coat at the time.

The other is described as white and about five-foot-nine (clothing details aren’t available).

Police have asked for anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

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