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Man facing attempted murder charge in relation to weekend stabbing in downtown Halifax

A 26-year-old man is several charges, including attempted murder, in connection with a weekend stabbing in Halifax. File/ Global News

A 26-year-old man is facing several charges, including attempted murder, in connection with a weekend stabbing in Halifax.

Police responded to the 1000-block of Brunswick Street in the city’s downtown on Nov. 27, just before 11 p.m.

Officers found a 24-year-old man who had been stabbed. The victim was taken to hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.

At the time, police said they had a man in custody.

On Monday, police said Ronald Kevin Belong, 26, is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court Monday.

He is facing charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a dangerous weapon and resist/obstruct police.

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