Attempted Murder charges in Halifax Stabbing, Halifax, N.S.

Halifax District RCMP and the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an attempted murder that occurred late Sunday evening.

On Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 11:44 p.m., police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault that occurred on Prospect Road in Bayside.

Upon arrival police found a 51-year-old male who was stabbed several times. The victim was taken to hospital where he remains in serious condition. RCMP have arrested 21-year-old William Beckman and have charged him with Assault with a Weapon and Attempted Murder.

The parties are known to one another and the investigation is continuing.

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