Two people stabbed in Halifax after verbal dispute outside shelter turns violent
Published Jul 23, 20261 minute readArticle contentHalifax Regional Police have arrested a man in connection with a double stabbing outside a shelter on Gottingen Street.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentPolice spokeswoman Const. Mandy Paquet said police were called Wednesday at 10:15 p.m. after a verbal dispute turned physical and then a knife was pulled.Article contentArticle contentShe said two people were stabbed and taken to hospitalby paramedics for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Article contentPaquet didn’t know the nature of the dispute.Article contentThe victims and accused are all known to one another, she said.Article contentThe suspect was arrested a short time later.He was held in custody pending a court appearance Thursday.Article contentHe has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.Article contentArticle content