A 20-year-old Winnipeg man is in police custody and facing a number of charges after a stabbing over the long weekend.

Police were called to the 400 block of Selkirk Avenue for a report of a stabbing just before 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.

The Winnipeg Police Service says that a 27-year-old male victim had been walking in the area when he was approached by a male who tried to sell him methamphetamine. When the victim declined, the male became enraged and attacked the victim with a knife, causing a significant laceration. The male fled the area and police were contacted.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim and began to apply immediate medical treatment, including the use of a tourniquet. The victim was transported to hospital in stable condition.

Soon after, North District General Patrol officers, with the assistance of community members and the K9 Unit, located a suspect in the 500 block of Manitoba Avenue.

Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.

A 20-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:

- Aggravated Assault
- Assault with a Weapon
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order (x2)
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order

He was detained in custody.

The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank members of the William Whyte community who helped direct officers to the suspect as he fled through the area.