The Greater Sudbury Police Service is investigating a disturbance that occurred in the downtown core early Friday afternoon that sent one man to hospital
A tweet sent out Friday afternoon describes an increased police presence near Elgin Street and Drinkwater Street.
Two people in the area were injured, one seriously, police said.
“Elgin Street at Minto Street will be closed while officers on scene,” police said in the tweet.
The intersection reopened shortly before 1:45 p.m. according to an update by police.
"A 34-year-old man has been transported to hospital with serious injuries," police said in a subsequent tweet.
In that tweet, police said they do not believe the other individual was involved in the incident.
Both police and fire crews remain at the scene.
"(The) investigation is ongoing," said police.
"No immediate threat to public safety."
Forensic officers have been observed searching dumpsters near the scene.
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