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Ottawa police are seeking a 25-year-old on a charge of attempted murder in connection with a stabbing Friday morning that left a 35-year-old man with life-threatening wounds.

Police identified the suspect as Brian Barnabas. He is described as being of Aboriginal heritage, five-feet-eight-inches (173cm) tall weighing 146 pounds (66kg).

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He is described as armed and dangerous and police say if you see him, do not approach, just call 911.

The stabbing occurred at about 1:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Coleford Place, just east of St. Laurent Boulevard.

The victim was transported by Ottawa paramedics to a local hospital.

Officers were able to gather some information on scene, identifying the suspect who had left the scene prior to the police’s arrival.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Ottawa police east criminal investigation unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 3566. Anonymous tips can be made toCrime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or on the Ottawa police app.