A man stabbed downtown over the weekend has died and police are recommending his alleged attacker be charged with murder.
Victoria police responded to the corner of Douglas and View streets at 12:30 on Saturday morning for multiple reports of an altercation.
Officers found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery, but police revealed today that he has since succumbed to his injuries.
The victim has not been identified. Police say his family has asked for privacy while the next of kin process continues.
A 27-year old Victoria man was taken into custody a short time after the altercation, though police haven't said where he was arrested. VicPD says the suspect remains in custody, and they are now recommending he be charged with murder.