One man suffered critical injuries following a stabbing near the Eaton Centre early this morning.

It happened near Yonge and Shuter streets shortly after midnight.

Paramedics say the man, who was stabbed in the torso, sustained life-threatening injuries and police say they are waiting for an update on his condition after he underwent emergency surgery.

Police have not released any specific details on possible suspects but say the attack may have been carried out by a group of between five and seven males.