A young man was assaulted on Saturday, July 13, and later died of his injuries.

Winnipeg Police Services (WPS) says, "At approximately 5:25 p.m., Winnipeg Police General Patrol Units responded to a report of a male assaulted in the hallway of an apartment block the 600 block of Flora Avenue."

The victim, 27-year-old Christopher Helstrom from Teulon, was transported to hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

WPS says, "In the early morning hours of July 15 homicide detectives arrested a suspect in relation to this murder. He remains in custody, however, charges he has not been charged at this time."

Constable Rob Carver says of the suspect and victim, "They were known to each other and I believe they were both residents of that particular building.

"My understanding is that the deceased was staying in the building - whether he was a permanent resident or staying there temporarily, I am not sure."

This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit.