The Windsor Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for the suspect wanted in connection with Monday’s downtown stabbing.

Just after 10:30 p.m. Monday evening, police were called to an assault in progress near Pelissier Street and West Erie Street.

Officers said they found a 38-year-old man suffering from life-threatening injuries. They were taken to hospital.

WPS said that as a result of the investigation, it was learned that there was a verbal altercation between the victim and two men.

“Following the conversation, the confrontation escalated into a physical fight when the two suspects stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife and hit him with a metal pole,” a news release said.

The suspects were identified as 30-year-old Skylar Scott and 39-year-old Jeffrey Major.

Scott is wanted on an arrest warrant for assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a dangerous weapon.

He is described as an Indigenous man approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, of medium build, and with long, black curly hair styled in a ponytail.

He was last seen wearing a gray shirt and beige pants or shorts.

Major was arrested Tuesday in the 800 block of Ouellette Boulevard. He faces charges of assault with a weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon.

Nearby residents and businesses are asked to check dashcam and security footage between 10pm and 11pm for relevant evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers Here or you can reach us at 519-258-8477.