Winnipeg police have made an arrest in the death of a 34-year-old woman on Jan. 23.

Officers and emergency crews were called to the 300 block of Assiniboine Avenue for a report of an assault.

A 34-year-old woman was found suffering from injuries consistent with having been stabbed, said police.

She was rushed to hospital in critical condition, but died from injuries. Police identified the victim as Alche Fsehaye Kidane, 34.

A male who was in same suite as the woman was taken into custody.

Police said the victim and her husband had been arguing inside the residence, prior to her being stabbed.

Wednesday morning, Winnipeg police said Teklu Tesfamichael Mebrahtu, 32, of Winnipeg is facing one count of second-degree murder.