Nova Scotia

Man facing charges after stabbing in Halifax

A man has life-threatening injuries after an incident in the 2000 block of Gottingen Street Friday evening. Halifax Regional Police were called to the scene due to a weapons complaint where they found a man with "puncture wound" injury. A suspect has been charged and will appear in court Monday.

Man suffered a 'puncture wound' and was sent to hospital Friday evening

Halifax Regional Police say the man charged will appear in Halifax provincial court Monday. (Craig Paisley/CBC)

Police have now charged a 45-year-old-man in relation to a stabbing Friday evening in Halifax.

Halifax Regional Police were called at 5:20 p.m. for a weapons complaint at the 2000 block of Gottingen Street, where they found a 56-year-old-man with a "puncture wound."

The victim was quickly taken to hospital with what were believed to be life-threatening injuries. There was no update Monday on his status.

Police found a suspect nearby. He is now facing charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon and failing to comply with a court order.

He is set to appear in Halifax provincial court Monday.