A 32-year-old woman is in life-threatening condition and a man is in custody following an early morning stabbing in Brampton on Wednesday, police say.

Peel police received a call shortly after 5 a.m. in the area of McLaughlin Road and Wanless Drive.

The victim was later taken to a trauma centre where she remains in life-threatening condition.

A 47-year-old man was arrested following the stabbing. Police say the suspect and victim are known to each other and there is no threat to the community.

With files from Tom Yun.

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