Halifax man charged with aggravated assault in stabbing

HALIFAX -- A man is facing charges after another man was stabbed in Halifax Wednesday evening.

Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons call in the area of Rosedale Avenue and Dutch Village Road before 8 p.m.

When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound to his leg. Police administered first aid until paramedics arrived.

A suspect was arrested at the scene.

Stephen Wayne Frederick has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon in connection with the incident.

The 63-year-old Halifax man was due to appear in Halifax provincial court on Thursday.

HPD were called to a stabbing incident near area of Rosedale and Dutch Village Rd, Hfx 7:55pm last night.
Police say that one man was stabbed in leg,it is believed to be a non life threatening injury. The perp was arrested at the scene. Investigation ongoing @CTVAtlantic pic.twitter.com/O39xB9CZwa

— Carl Pomeroy (@CarlPomeroyCTV) September 3, 2020

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  Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons call in the area of Rosedale Avenue and Dutch Village Road before 8 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2020. (Carl Pomeroy/CTV Atlantic)