A man with multiple stab wounds was transported to hospital on Friday and underwent surgery, Winnipeg police say.

Police were called to the scene of a commercial business on Maryland Street, between Wellington and Notre Dame Avenues, around 8:30 p.m. after a man had been stabbed, police said.

Police provided emergency medical treatment to a 23-year-old man, including the use of multiple chest seals and a tourniquet, a release said on Sunday.

The victim was rushed to hospital in unstable condition and was later upgraded to stable following surgery, police said.

The major crimes unit continues to investigate and ask anyone with information regarding the incident to call police at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-8477 or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.