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Police charge man with attempted murder
Police have charged a man with attempted murder after a stabbing in Dartmouth yesterday.
On September 21 at approximately 8:10 p.m., police received a report that someone had been stabbed on Nantucket Avenue in Dartmouth. Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital by EHS with serious injuries.
The suspect fled the area but was located and arrested by officers at approximately 8:30 p.m., on a Halifax Transit bus. During the arrest, officers located and seized a knife.
Everett Laybolt, 41, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of:
Attempted murder
Aggravated assault
Assault with a weapon
Possess weapon dangerous to public peace
The investigation is in the early stages and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area 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.
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