Prior to 3:30 a.m. this morning, Halifax District RCMP received a report of a 26-year-old man from Porters Lake having arrived at the Dartmouth General Hospital with a stab wound.

Police confirmed that the victim drove himself to hospital after being stabbed during an altercation at a residence on Meadowview Dr. in Porters Lake. The injuries were not considered to be life-threatening. The victim was home alone when two masked men entered the home and assaulted the victim.

The investigation is in its early stages with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division leading the investigation with assistance from the Major Crime Unit, RCMP Forensics Identification Section, Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Police K-9.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division at (902)490-5180. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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Source : Media Release