Three men were stabbed outside a Winnipeg nightclub during the early morning hours Saturday — one of whom is in critical condition.

Police received a call at 3:41 a.m. and found three men suffering from stab wounds, Winnipeg police said in a media release.

The nightclub is located near the intersection of Princess Street and Bannatyne Avenue.

One man is reported to be in critical condition. Another is in unstable condition and the third man is in stable condition.

Investigators comb the scene on Princess Street where a stabbing occurred overnight. (Justin Fraser/CBC)

Officers blocked off an area of Princess Street between William and McDermot avenues into Saturday afternoon to investigate the attack.

Two shoes, some clothing and a bloody sock were left behind on one of the sidewalks.

Police said they would not provide further details at this time.

The major crimes unit is investigating the stabbing. Anyone with information on the stabbing is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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