A female staff member has serious and possibly life-threatening injuries after being assaulted at a 24/7 homeless referral centre in the city’s downtown core.

The assault took place at the Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre on Peter Street near Richmond Street at around 2:30 p.m.

Police say that the victim, believed to be about 30 years old, was struck in the face. One witnesses told CP24 that the woman was hit with some sort of object, though that detail has not been confirmed.

She was rushed to a trauma centre with serious and possibly life-threatening injuries after the attack. Police say that her condition has since stabilized.

A male suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. He is believed to be about 40 years old, according to police.

It is not immediately clear what charges, if any, he will face.