At approximately 7:27 p.m. officers responded to a report of an injured person at the East Coast Amusement fair located at 214 Main Street in Dartmouth. Officers located an 18-year-old male suffering from what are believed to be life-threatening stab wounds. He was transported to hospital for treatment.

The investigation is in the early stages and further information will be provided when it becomes available.

Caledonia Road remains closed to all traffic between Main Street and Roleika Drive to allow officers to investigate the incident.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident, pictures or video from the area or the fair grounds is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. 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.

Source: Release