Update: The man found in Langford Wednesday evening with stab wounds has died of his injuries, say West Shore RCMP.

Cpl. Kathy Rochlitz said Kyle Jansen, 29, died in hospital Thursday morning. Police had previously given the victim's age as 21.

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Victoria police arrested a man early Thursday in connection with the stabbing.

A 29-year-old Victoria man is in police custody. He has not been charged.

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation.

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A 21-year-old man is in critical condition after he was stabbed in Langford on Wednesday.

West Shore RCMP responded to a report at 5:15 p.m. from B.C. Ambulance paramedics headed to a stabbing near Jacklin Road and Station Avenue.

The man had a stab wound to his leg. He was taken to hospital and was in critical condition Wednesday evening, said RCMP Cpl. Kathy Rochlitz in a statement.

Witnesses said the victim may have exited a late 1990-model, dark blue SUV and police want to speak to the driver, Rochlitz said.

“Investigators are looking to speak to anyone who may have been in the area of Jacklin Road and Station Avenue around 5:15 p.m. [Wednesday] evening who may have seen the victim in the area or leave a vehicle,” she said.

RCMP ask anyone with information to contact them at 250-474-2264 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).