Release:

At 3:09 a.m., Lunenburg County District RCMP responded to a call of an injured man at a residence in New Germany.

Members responded to the residence and found the victim, a 28-year-old man from Cambridge, N.S. inside the house with a stab wound to his upper back. Officers learned the man had sustained the non life-threatening injury by a woman known to him. The victim was examined and transported to the hospital by EHS. No one else was injured in the incident.

The RCMP arrested the suspect, a 23-year-old woman from New Germany, at a nearby residence. She remains in custody.

Lunenburg County District RCMP is investigation the matter and is being assisted by Lunenburg GIS/SCEU. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about it is asked to contact Lunenburg County District RCMP at 902 634-8674. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.