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Man, 26, dead following aggravated assault in downtown Halifax

A 26-year-old man has died following an aggravated assault that happened Sunday night in downtown Halifax.

The man was found unresponsive in the waterfront area off Lower Water Street

The badge of the Halifax Regional Police is seen on the sleeve of a navy blue shirt.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. (Robert Short/CBC)

A 26-year-old man has died following an aggravated assault that happened Sunday night in downtown Halifax.

A news release saidHalifax Regional Police received reports of a disturbance in the waterfront area of the 1500 block of Lower Water Street around 9:40 p.m.

Officers found an unresponsive man on the boardwalk.

He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but later died.

Investigators have not released the name of the victim.

"A further update on the investigation will be provided following the completion of work being conductedby the Medical Examiner Service," a news release said.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area at the time to come forward.