Halifax Regional Police have arrested three people in connection with an alleged robbery on Sunday.
Police say that officers were flagged down by a 38-year-old man at the 5700 block of West Street at 2:09 a.m.
The man told police that he was inside the Commons Inn when he was approached by an unknown male, sprayed with bear spray and attacked with a knife.
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The victim fled the building and flagged over a passing police vehicle.
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As he spoke with police the victim identified the alleged attacker exiting the building.
Officers arrested a 22-year-old man without incident. Officers were then able to follow the smell of bear spray to a unit inside the building and arrested two 18-year-old women inside.
Police secured the unit as they wait for a search warrant.
Halifax police say officers sustained minor injuries from the bear spray and were treated by EHS at the scene.
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It is not known if the victim and the suspects know each other and police say their investigation is ongoing.
The 22-year-old will be facing charges of robbery and weapons-related offences.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call them at 902-490-5016 or to contact Crime Stoppers.
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