Brantford man in serious condition after stabbing in downtown Hamilton

A man is in serious condition after being stabbed in an apartment downtown Hamilton early this morning.

At around 1:20 a.m on Wednesday, Hamilton police were called to an altercation at20 Rebecca St.

Police say aBrantford man, 35, had been stabbed in the chest. He was rushed to hospital and police say he remains in serious condition.

A Hamilton woman, 32, has been arrested and is in police custody. Police say she faces charges of aggravated assault. She is expected to appear in court today.

The two people knew each other before the altercation, police say.

The investigationisongoing. Police ask that anyone with information contact them or Crime Stoppers.