Halifax police have arrested a 45-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing early Monday morning in Dartmouth that left a man seriously injured.

Police said they were called to the 100 block of Pinecrest Dr. at 12:53 a.m., where they found a 56-year-old man who had been stabbed. He was transported to hospital with what police say appear to be life-threatening injuries.

Halifax police were called to the 100 block of Pinecrest Drive early Monday to investigate a report of a man being stabbed. (Paul Palmeter/CBC)

The woman who was arrested is known to the man, police said. She remains in police custody as the investigation continues.

Halifax police were called to a stabbing early Monday morning in Dartmouth where a man, 56, suffered life-threatening injuries. (Paul Palmeter/CBC)

Investigators are asking anyone who may have information about the incident to call police at 902-490-5016 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.