A 46-year-old man is in hospital after a stabbing outside a Brampton residence on Sunday evening.

Emergency crews responded to a call in the area of Bear Run Road and Elbern Markell Drive at around 7:20 p.m.

Peel police said the stabbing took place on the driveway of the victim’s home on Bear Run Road.

The victim was taken to a trauma centre in critical condition. His condition had improved to stable by Monday morning.

Police are searching for three suspects who ran from the scene.

“There were three individuals who were wearing masks at the time of this incident, who then fled once they’d stabbed the victim,” Const. Akhil Mooken said.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact them directly or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.