A 28 year old London man is to appear in court today after an altercation yesterday morning turned violent.

Around 1:15am Sunday morning, a verbal argument broke out between two males in the area of Talbot Street and King Street.

The altercation became physical and a 26 year old male was transported to Victoria Hospital with serious life threatening injuries.

His condition still remains as in life threatening condition.

The 28 year old male has been charged with aggravated assault.

The identity of both males is being protected at this time as police continue to investigate.