Man seriously hurt in O-Pion-Na-Piwin Cree Nation stabbing

The RCMP is investigating after a 44-year-old man was stabbed in O-Pion-Na-Piwin Cree Nation.

The victim was airlifted to hospital in Winnipeg, where he remains in stable condition.

South Indian Lake RCMP received the report Oct. 9 at 9 a.m., learning that the seriously injured man had been taken to the local nursing station overnight.

The initial investigation led officers to a residence on McLeod Bay on O-Pion-Na-Piwin Cree Nation, and they determined the suspect and the victim know each other. No arrest has been announced.

RCMP are asking anyone with information about the assault to contact the South Indian Lake detachment at 204-374-2029. The investigation is ongoing.