An assault near the Millenium Library has left two victims hospitalized with severe head injuries.

Two men were assaulted by a suspect armed with a hammer on May 2 in downtown Winnipeg.

Around 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) foot patrol officers with the Central Division at Donald Street and Portage Avenue were alerted to an assault occurring near the Millenium Library.

and carried out by the same suspect. Neither of the victims knew their attacker.

Both victims were taken to hospital. The first victim was transported in unstable condition, while the second victim was taken to hospital in critical condition.

Both victims have since been upgraded to stable condition and remain in hospital.