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12-year-old girl arrested for allegedly stabbing 15-year-old girl: Halifax police

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A Halifax Regional Police emblem is seen on an officer in Halifax on Thursday, July 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Halifax police say a 12-year-old girl has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 15-year-old girl during a physical altercation Sunday night.

Around 7:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing on Millwood Drive in Middle Sackville. Police say the 15-year-old suffered serious injuries when she was allegedly stabbed by the 12-year-old during a physical altercation between the two.

The 12-year-old was arrested at the scene and was released on conditions. She will appear in court at a later date.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

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