Young man stabbed in Village Centre plaza

An apparent staring contest between two males led to a stabbing in Bedford on Tuesday evening.

At 9:36 p.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing at 930 Bedford Highway. Upon arrival, police discovered a 20 year-old man lying on the floor of a Tim Horton’s suffering from a stab wound.

According to a preliminary investigation, the victim was sitting in his vehicle by the Scotiabank in the parking lot of the Village Centre plaza. A group of males drove into the lot in an older model Volvo sedan, and one of the males in the vehicle began to have a starring contest with the victim.

The suspect then left his vehicle went toward the victim’s vehicle. Before the victim had a chance to move, the suspect stabbed the victim, who was still seated in his own vehicle. The suspect then left the scene with his friends.

The victim, who managed to walk to the Tim Horton’s where he collapsed, was taken to hospital and was in serious condition. According to police, the stabbing track missed vital organs and the victim is expected to recover.

Anybody with information on this crime is asked to contact the Halifax Regional Police General Investigation Section. The matter remains under investigation.