A suspect is in custody in connection with a stabbing in Dartmouth that left a man in hospital.
Halifax Regional Police say they were called to the first block of Lancaster Drive in Dartmouth just after 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
READ MORE: Police investigate second robbery at Dartmouth’s Scotiabank
Police say officers arrived to find a 58-year-old man suffering from significant stab wounds.
An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene, according to police, and taken into custody.
READ MORE: Halifax acupuncturist facing 2 additional sexual assault charges
Evan Arsenault of Dartmouth is facing charges of assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, assault, uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
He’s scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court on Wednesday to face the charges.