Police have one person in custody after a serious assault in downtown Winnipeg Wednesday evening. 

The Winnipeg Police Service says that they were called at approximately 5:10 p.m. to the area of Olivia St. and McDermot Ave.

Reports indicated a male had been stabbed. Responding officers located a male victim in his 20s and immediately began administering first aid. He was transported to hospital in critical condition where his condition has since been upgraded to critical/stable.

The Major Crimes Unit made an arrest of a suspect in the area around 9:30 p.m.

Jamie Jason James Suggashie, 29, of Winnipeg, has been charged with, Aggravated Assault, Carry Concealed Weapon, Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.

Suggashie was detained in custody.