A 36-year-old man is in critical condition following a serious assault outside of the Sobering Centre/Day Shelter Tuesday evening.
The assault happened in front of the 50 Street building just before 5:40 p.m, according to a news release issued by Yellowknife . Police and paramedics arrived at the scene.
A suspect, who police say committed an aggravated assault, has been taken into custody.
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Police are continuing to investigate.
Anyone who may have witnessed the assault is asked to call Yellowknife at 669-111.
More to come.