On September 21, 2023, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service was alerted that a male appeared injured in the 400 block of Portage Avenue.
Police located a male in his 60s who was assaulted about his upper body. He indicated while walking near Assiniboine Avenue and Kennedy Street, he was confronted by two unknown males demanding money. He was subsequently assaulted, and the suspects fled on foot. He was transported to hospital, treated and is in stable condition.
The Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation. Anyone with information about this incident, including video surveillance, please call 204-986-6219 or anonymously at 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org