Houston RCMP found a man who had been stabbed Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 1:29 a.m. on the 3100 block of Hagman Crescent.
The 33-year-old man was attended to on scene by first responders but was later transported to a hospital in Smithers and subsequently the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia in Prince George.
Following an investigation, Houston RCMP identified a 36-year-old male suspect who was arrested for aggravated assault with a weapon, and held in custody to appear in BC Provincial Court on Thursday, Dec. 19
RCMP say this was a targeted attack and there is danger for residents of Houston.
Houston RCMP is seeking any information from the public and asks witnesses to contact call 250-845-2204.