Man seriously injured in Parliament LRT station assault

A man is in serious but stable condition after an assault at the Parliament LRT station Saturday afternoon, Ottawa paramedics say.

Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson Tyler Leslie said they were called to the area at 4:30 p.m.

Leslie said the man sustained facial injuries and an abdominal wound. He said he could not confirm exactly how he was hurt.

The man was transferred to the trauma centre at The Ottawa's Hospital's Civic campus.

Police tape could be seen Saturday afternoon strung up along the underground entry gates at one side of the station.

Police, paramedics and OC Transpo special constable vehicles were also parked outside the station over the course of the day.

As of 8 p.m., LRT service at both Parliament and Rideau stations was only using the eastbound platforms due to the Ottawa Police Service's investigation, OC Transpo said.

CBC has reached out to Ottawa police for more information.