Youth stabbed in Clayton Park

A Halifax Regional Police emblem is seen as police officers attend a murder scene in Halifax on Thursday, July 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

By Blake Priddle

Posted Apr 15, 2024 01:47:42 PM.

Last Updated Apr 15, 2024 02:53:46 PM.

Halifax Regional Police are looking for a suspect after a Monday morning stabbing in Clayton Park. According to police, the suspect allegedly stabbed another youth in the 300 block of Lacewood Dr around 11:30 a.m. before running from the scene.

The victim was taken to the hospital with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators described the suspect as a white male in his late teens with long brown hair, about 5 foot 7 inches tall, wearing a blue baseball cap, grey faded jeans, and a white hoodie. Anyone with information or video from the area is asked 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 using the P3 Tips app.

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