A man is facing charges after a stabbing in downtown Antigonish.

At approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, RCMP officers responded to a report of a stabbing on College Street.

It happened when two men had been involved in a fight.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A 22-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Antigonish RCMP