WINNIPEG

Charges laid after stabbing on HSC campus puts man in hospital

CTV Winnipeg Published Thursday, May 9, 2019 10:36AM CST

Police said officers were called to a stabbing in the area of Olivia Street and McDermot Avenue at around 5:10 p.m., where they found the man who had been stabbed and began first aid. (File image)

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A man in his 20s is in hospital in critical but stable condition after being stabbed Wednesday evening on the Health Sciences Centre campus.

Police said officers were called to a stabbing in the area of Olivia Street and McDermot Avenue at around 5:10 p.m., where they found the man who had been stabbed and began first aid. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, which was later upgraded.

A suspect was arrested in the area at around 9:30 p.m., police said.

Winnipeg resident Jamie Jason James Suggashie, 29, is charged with aggravated assault, carry concealed weapon, and possess weapon for dangerous purpose.

Police said he is in custody.