One man has been arrested and another is in critical condition after what Montreal police described as an attempted murder in Saint-Michel early Tuesday night.

Police said they received a 911 call at 5:15 p.m. reporting a possible stabbing near the intersection of Villeray Street and Pie-IX Boulevard in Saint-Michel.

Upon arrival, officers found a 38-year-old man with wounds to his upper body possibly from "a sharp object," a police spokesperson said. Police said it's possible the conflict involving one or more suspects started in an apartment on Villeray near 22nd Avenue.

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The victim was sent to hospital with serious injuries. 

A 42-year-old man was arrested near the scene of the incident and will be questioned by investigators, according to police. 

A perimeter was set up Tuesday evening as police continued their investigation.