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Man stabbed outside pub Charges. Suspect in attempted murder in Dartmouth bar parking lot due in court Monday
A 23-year-old man will be in court Monday charged with attempted murder after someone was stabbed multiple times outside a Dartmouth bar early Sunday. Halifax Regional Police say they were called to the Parkside Pub and Grill at 14 Highfield Park Dr. just before 2:30 a.m. after reports of an altercation between two men in the parking lot. “It was a
case where the victim was leaving the establishment and the suspect was arriving,” said Halifax Regional Police Sgt. Greg Robertson. “They had words in the parking lot and the words turned to a physical altercation where the suspect pulled out a knife and repeatedly stabbed the victim.” The victim, a 47-year-old man, was stabbed multiple times in the upper body and was taken to hospital with serious wounds. He required surgery and was listed in stable condition late Sunday. A 23-year-old man was arrested on scene, and later charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public. “He was arrested as soon as he saw the officers on scene,”
St. Patrick’s Day mayhem
Cops commit HRM transit to stop racism back on track
Late-night neighbourhood riot near Ontario college led to 11 arrests and caused at least $100,000 in damage to city property PAGE 7
Halifax police renew their commitment to halt racism, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination PAGE 3
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Lightning strikes Rainmen
London Lightning’s Gabe Freeman goes up as Halifax Rainmen’s Chris Hagan tries to get his hands in the way in National Basketball League championship series Game 1 action in London on Sunday. Halifax dropped the opener 86-83, with Game 2 Monday in London. Story, see page 23. DAVE CHIDLEY/THE CANADIAN PRESS
HRM stabbings This is the third early-morning weekend stabbing this month. •
March 5. A man was stabbed inside The Palace Nightclub at about 2:30 a.m.
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March 4. A man was stabbed in a parkade on Hollis Street at about 4 a.m.
Robertson said. “The knife was dropped and we obviously seized the weapon. He was taken into custody without any injuries to himself or police.” Police don’t believe the victim and accused were known to one another or that alcohol played a significant factor.
As of Friday, buses resumed operation, and riders say they are glad to have them back following a lengthy strike PAGE 4