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A stabbing early Tuesday morning in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside left two people in hospital and one arrested.

The Vancouver Police Department responded to reports of a disturbance near Princess Avenue and Powell Street around 5:30 a.m. 

A 49-year-old male and 31-year old female, both with stab wounds, were found at the scene. Their injuries are being treated and appear serious but not life-threatening. 

A 23-year-old male was arrested and charges are pending. The suspect and victims know each other.

VPD said in a statement that it is early in the investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.