A violent fight downtown on Friday afternoon has left two men injured, and both facing charges.

Police say two men got into a fight at about 3:30 p.m. on Sherbourne Street, south of Dundas Street.

One man was allegedly hit over the head with a beer bottle, and retaliated by pulling out a knife and slashing his attacker. He was treated in hospital and released.

The other man required emergency surgery, for what police say are not believed to be life-threatening injuries.

Police say they expect to lay charges against both men.