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Assault inside camper leaves Dartmouth woman with life-threatening injuries, police say

Police say a 26-year-old Halifax man is in custody following an assault that occurred inside a camper early on Saturday morning. DD

A 23-year-old Dartmouth, N.S., woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries early on Saturday morning following an aggravated assault that occurred inside a camper, police say.

In a statement, police said they responded to a report of a disturbance at a campground in Shubenacadie, N.S., at about 2:15 a.m.

Police say responding officers found a severely injured woman.

“Four people, all adults, including the victim and suspect, were staying in a camper when an argument escalated between the suspect and victim,” the release said.

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“East Hants District RCMP arrested a 26-year-old Halifax man at the scene.”

Police said the suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues.

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