RCMP say a stabbing on a pathway near Silistria Drive that sent a 33-year-old Cole Harbour man to hospital last night with serious injuries appears to have been a random event.

"There doesn't appear to be any connection between the victim and the suspect in this matter," said Cpl. Jadie Spence.

"They don't appear to be known to each other and there doesn't appear to be any particular motive in terms of the offence. So that's not very common," he said.

Cole Harbour RCMP responded to the call at 9:46 p.m.

The man was transported to hospital with serious injuries to his neck area.

A 26-year-old man was arrested nearby.