Suspect sought in weekend stabbing

Ottawa Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a stabbing on Rideau Street Friday night.

Police describe the suspect as a thin, black man in his mid-twenties, standing around 6-0 tall. He has short, dark, curly hair and some facial hair, according to a police press release.

The 21-year-old male victim was severely stabbed in the arm, leg and abdomen, CFRA News reports. He was taken to hospital and remains in intensive care, according to media.

The incident took place outside the doors of the Rideau Centre food court around 10:15 p.m. on Friday. Police believe at least one other person was involved, according to the press release.

The police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 613-233-TIPS (8477).