Stabbing – Arrest: C22-179767

Released: August 10, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On August 10, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 800 block of Main Street for the report of a male who had been stabbed.

Officers from the Central District attended and located a 65-year-old male victim suffering from a stab wound to the upper body. Emergency medical care was provided on scene by paramedics and did not require the victim to be transported to hospital.

Officers located an adult female matching the suspect's description at her residence and safely placed her under arrest.

It is believed the suspect stabbed the victim after he denied her a request for a cigarette. The suspect returned to her residence and caused a separate disturbance requiring police attendance. Officers attended and placed her under arrest for the initial assault.

The suspect and victim were not previously known to one another.

Leslie Dale COMEAULT, 42, of Winnipeg, has been charged with the following offence:

- Assault with a Weapon

She was detained in custody.

Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca

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