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2 men injured in stabbing incident in Halifax, 1 man in custody

Two men in their 40s were transported to hospital on Friday after being stabbed in the area of Creighton Street and Charles Street in Halifax.

At 4:53 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to the incident. Police say they were in the area and a member saw a fight on the road and went to investigate.

“The investigation revealed that two men who are known to each other were standing outside talking when they were approached by a group of 3-4 adult men,” police said in a statement.

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“An argument ensued and then one man who had been in the larger group began physically assaulting the other two men with a knife.”

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According to police, the suspect and two victims know each other.  

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A 43-year-old man and 47-year-old man were transported to hospital with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening. 

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Police also arrested a 43-year-old Halifax man at the scene. He remains in custody.

Investigators are asking anyone who has information on this incident or video from the area to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers.

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