Man charged after police respond to stabbing call in Lower Sackville

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Nov 13, 2024 02:13:32 PM.

Last Updated Nov 13, 2024 03:27:41 PM.

Halifax RCMP have laid charged in connection with an incident in Lower Sackville on Tuesday afternoon.

Officers were called to the scene outside a residence on Seawood Avenue around 1:25 p.m. in response to a call about a stabbing in that area. When they arrived police found a 54-year-old man suffering from what police described as serious injuries. The victim was taken to hospital by EHS for treatment.

Police began to search for a suspect, and with the assistance of a police services dog, arrested a man 30 minutes later.

Jaymyron Flint, 20, of Lower Sackville has been charged with:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Mischief

Flint was held in custody and was scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court Wednesday.

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