19-year old man in Winnipeg hospital following downtown stabbing Monday

One man is in hospital and another in police custody following a serious assault in downtown Winnipeg Monday.

Winnipeg police were called to the 300 block of Ellice Avenue Oct. 2 with a report of a stabbing. They found a 19-year old man with upper body injuries. He was taken to hospital in stable condition.

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Following a search of the area a suspect was taken into custody.  Tyrone James Barkman, 21, of Garden Hill, Manitoba has been charged with multiple offences including assault with a weapon and breach of probation.

A second suspect is believed to have been involved in the assault in which the victim was both stabbed and kicked. Police continue to investigate.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident is asked to contact Winnipeg Police Service 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).