A portion of Ellice Avenue is closed Thursday morning as Winnipeg Police investigate an early morning assault.

Officers responded to a report of an injured male near an apartment complex in the 500 block of Ellice avenue at around 3:20 a.m.

He was taken to hospital in unstable condition

As a result, westbound Ellice Avenue is closed between Furby and Young Streets.

There is no word as to how long police are expected to remain on scene. 

More details to come.