A woman in her 20s was rushed to hospital early Friday morning, suffering from serious stab wounds.

Police were called to the courtyard of a downtown building, on Princess Street near the Esplanade, at around 5:30 a.m. for reports of a stabbing.

The woman was reportedly stabbed in the neck.

Investigators at the scene told CP24 they will be canvassing the area this morning in an effort to locate potential witnesses.