Man in critical condition after downtown Calgary stabbing

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed in downtown Calgary on Friday night.

Emergency crews were called to a Tim Horton’s on 4 Street SE south of 7 Avenue SE around 8:50 p.m. for reports of someone in medical distress.

Calgary police say the restaurant staff called 911 after finding a man hurt in the bathroom. Responding officers learned that the victim was stabbed in the back.

He was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition where he underwent emergency surgery. Police say the victim remains in critical condition.

Investigators have reviewed security footage of the area and have identified a suspect.

The suspect is described as a man wearing a black hoodie with a white logo with writing on the back. He was also wearing white shoes and grey pants with a black shoulder bag.

The investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. More to come.