On October 29, 2020, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Winnipeg Police officers responded to a male that had been assaulted in the rear lane of St. Marys Road at Vivian Avenue. The victim, a male in his 50’s, was driving in the lane when he encountered a cyclist. Upon exiting his vehicle, a confrontation occurred where the cyclist stabbed the driver, resulting in a severe laceration to his arm. Officers from the Tactical Support Team applied a tourniquet to stabilize the victim, who was then transported to the hospital in critical condition.
A suspect was arrested a short distance away.
Carey James HICKAWAY, 40, was charged with the following offences:
- Aggravated Assault
- Possess Weapon
- Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 x 2
He was detained in custody.