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Charged with attempted murder after a “physical altercation” in Halifax

A Halifax man faces charges of attempted murder and assault after a “physical altercation” early Wednesday.

Halifax Regional Police said officers went to the Sylvia Avenue residence at 3:30 a.m. after receiving riot signals.

“Two men who know each other have been involved in a physical altercation,” said Const. Said Nicolas Gagnon.

The victim, a 41-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 43-year-old man was detained on the spot and charged on Thursday.

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