News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, October 30, 2016  Assault Investigation – C16-226754 On October 29, 2016, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Winnipeg Police and Fire Paramedic Services responded to a report of an assault at an apartment in the 400 block of Maryland Street. A male victim in his twenties was conveyed to hospital with numerous injuries. He is presently listed in stable condition.     Police were at this location early this morning as part of the ongoing investigation. While inside a suite, officers observed a white powdery substance of unknown origin. As a precautionary tactic the Winnipeg Police Service Clandestine Lab Unit was deployed.   Officers within this unit are trained to safely respond to various situations where a potential safety hazard exists due to the possible presence of any number of illegal drugs. Members of this team utilize hazmat suits and other personal protective equipment in performing their duties. There is no suspicion that a drug lab was in existence.     The investigation is ongoing. Further information will be released when it becomes available.    For further information contact either:  Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer  Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer  Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs    Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.    Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.