A 32-year-old man has died in the hospital after a stabbing on Twin Oaks Road in Halifax early Wednesday morning, police say.
In a media release, the Halifax Regional Police said they arrested a 36-year-old man at the scene of the incident.
“At this time, investigators do not believe that this was a random incident,” the release said.
Police said they responded to a report of a stabbing in the Spryfield area at about 2:20 a.m., when they located the victim upon arrival.
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“Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time,” police said.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and further information will be provided following an autopsy.
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