A man is in life-threatening condition following a stabbing in Brampton Saturday afternoon, Peel police say.
According to a tweet by police, emergency crews were called shortly after 1 p.m. to the intersection of Queen St. and Laurelcrest St. for reports of a stabbing.
Peel paramedics told Global News that they treated a man in his 50s with stab wounds to the neck.
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He was transported to a trauma centre.
Investigators said a male suspect fled the scene but was later located and taken into custody.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.