A 20-year-old London man has been arrested in connection to a serious assault in the downtown core.

London police say they found a 47-year-old man badly beaten on Richmond Street near Dufferin Avenue just after 4 a.m. Saturday.

He was rushed to hospital where he was initially listed in critical condition but has since been upgraded to stable.

The 20-year-old suspect has been charged with robbery and aggravated assault.

The Major Crime Section continues to investigate.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.