Thompson RCMP investigating fatal stabbing

Police are investigating a homicide in Thompson after a man was fatally stabbed early Wednesday morning.

At around 2:20 a.m. Thompson RCMP were called to a reported stabbing in an open area near Princeton Drive in the community; located more than 750 kilometres north of Winnipeg, said an RCMP news release Wednesday.

The man would die in hospital from his injuries, said RCMP. Major crimes detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or to report information online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.