Man taken to hospital in critical condition after stabbing near Chinatown

A man was taken to hospital with series injuries sustained during a stabbing near Ottawa's Chinatown neighbourhood early Tuesday evening, paramedics say.

Ottawa Paramedics said they received a call around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday for a stabbing on Eccles Street, between Booth and Rochester streets.

Paramedics said they transported the man to hospital in critical condition but couldn't say if his injuries were life-threatening.

The Ottawa Police Service said they responded to an incident in the area but wouldn't provide any further details.