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Police charge man with attempted murder after stabbing in downtown Halifax

File - Halifax Regional Police have arrested one man in connection with a stabbing. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Brett Bundale

Halifax Regional Police have charged a man in connection with a stabbing in downtown Halifax on Wednesday.

Police say they responded to a report of an injured man in the 1500 block of Argyle Street at 12:05 a.m.

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Officers determined a 27-year-old man had been stabbed during an altercation with a man he knew.

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Police arrested a suspect in the area without incident.

The victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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Halifax Regional Police say Joshua Ward, 26, of Halifax is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on Wednesday.

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Ward faces a charge each of attempted murder, possession of a dangerous weapon, possession of a concealed weapon and breach of recognizance.

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