Dartmouth woman, 23, facing life-threatening injuries after assault at campground

A 26-year-old Halifax man has been charged with aggravated assault after a dispute inShubenacadie, N.S., early Saturday morning.

East Hants District RCMP and Emergency Health Servicesresponded to a disturbance at a campground on Highway 215 around 2 a.m. AT.

When officers arrived, theyfound a 23-year-old woman from Dartmouthwith life-threatening injuries.

"The woman's injuries are consistent with an aggravated assault," said Cindy Bayers, a spokesperson for RCMP Nova Scotia. "At this time, it does not appear to have been a weapon involved."

The woman was transported to hospital and the man was arrested. He remains in custody.

According to a news release, four adults, including the victim and suspect, were staying in a camper when an argument escalated between the suspect and victim.

"Given that the assault occurred early this morning, it's still in the initial stages of the investigation," Bayers said.

The man is set to appear in Shubenacadie provincial court Monday morning.