A Winnipeg man was taken to hospital in unstable condition after a break-in at his home.

Police said the incident happened at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. A man in his 40’s went to the garage at the rear of his property in the 100 block of Belmont Avenue because of a suspected break-in.

Officers said he confronted two male suspects who stabbed him a number of times. The suspects took off before police arrived.

The man was taken to hospital in unstable condition.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.