Investigators with the General Investigations Section are currently investigating a stabbing that occurred early this morning in Dartmouth.

At 12:53 a.m. police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 100 block of Pinecrest Drive.

Upon arrival officers located a 56-year-old man who appeared to have life threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital by EHS.

Following an initial investigation officers arrested a 45-year-old woman, who is known to the man. She remains in police custody at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have information about the incident to please call police at 902-490-5016 or Crimestoppers. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. or by using the P3 tips app.

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Source: Media Release