Saturday, February 23, 2013

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

                        Saturday, February 23, 2013
 

 
STABBING INVESTIGATION - ARREST C13-34835
As previously released - on February 21, 2013 at approximately 1:10 a.m., officers responded to a business located in the 100 block of Osborne Street regarding a stabbing incident.
 
The investigation has revealed that a group of males were attempting to socialize with several female patrons unknown to them. At some point during the evening, the males became rude and obnoxious towards the females. It was at this time another male patron, uninvolved at this point, confronted two of the males, 46 and 33 years of age regarding their behaviour. An altercation erupted and the suspect produced a knife and stabbed both males before fleeing.
 
Their injuries were non-life-threatening.
 
As a result of the investigation by Uniform Patrol members and the District 6 Crime Unit, a 28 year old male was identified and arrested.
 
Anthony HORN, 28 yearshas been charged with: Assault with a Weapon x 2 due to his alleged involvement and detained.
 
 
STRONG-ARM ROBBERY – ARRESTS C13-35511
On February 22, 2013 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Uniform Patrol members responded to the William Newton Avenue area regarding the report of a robbery incident involving a 61 year old male victim.
 
It was determined that the victim had just made a purchase at a nearby vendor when he was followed by two male suspects. The victim was approached from behind and physically assaulted. The suspects fled after robbing the victim of a quantity of beer.
 
Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Canine Unit were in the area on an unrelated matter when the two suspects were observed. Both males were taken into custody.
 
Rendall FRANCIS, 22 years of age has been charged with: Robbery with Violence and Breach of Probation due to his alleged involvement. He was detained.
 
A 28 year old male is facing a charge of: Robbery with Violence. He was released.    
 


For further information contact either:
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer
Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer


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