Edmonton police are asking for the public’s help gathering information on a violent incident in the city’s downtown core over the weekend.

Police said paramedics were called to the area of 101 Street and 104 Avenue at about 9 p.m. Saturday – over reports a man had sustained serious head injuries during an alleged fight on the sidewalk and road near an office building and bus shelter.

When emergency crews arrived they found a 49-year-old man suffering from injuries, the man was treated and rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

At last word, police said he remained in critical and stable condition.

Investigators said they believe there were witnesses to the incident, and anyone with information is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or #377 on a mobile phone.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).