Niagara Regional Police say a young man was airlifted to hospital following a stabbing early this morning in Welland.
Police say at 1:53 a.m. emergency services responded to a residence near Cottonwood Crescent and Tumblewood Place.
Uniform officers from 3 District (Welland / Pelham) located a male victim in his 20s suffering from stab wounds.
Niagara EMS paramedics provided treatment to the victim for serious injuries.
He was initially transported to a local hospital and then transported by Ornge air ambulance to an out-of-region hospital for further care, police said in a news release.
Police said they believe this is not a random event and there is no ongoing threat to community safety stemming from the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 3 District detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009470.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
