As assault late Friday night in Thompson resulted in a 23-year-old man being flown to Winnipeg for treatment for a machete wound.

RCMP were called to a house party on Centennial Drive for the report of an assault.

Officers arrived on scene, but discovered the victim had already gone to the hospital.

The victim was initially treated for a severe but non-life-threatening injuries  and was later flown to Winnipeg for treatment where he is currently in stable condition.

Two male suspects who were known to the victim were arrested and taken into custody.

Philip Swanson, 23, from Thompson, and a 17-year-old male from Split Lake both faces charges of Aggravated Assault, while the youth also faces a charge of Failing to Comply with Probation.

Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.