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Police seek 'person of interest' for questioning in connection with two serious assaults

Police  released this image today of  'person of interest'  wanted for questioning in connection with two serious assaults.

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Police released this image today of 'person of interest' wanted for questioning in connection with two serious assaults. (HANDOUT PHOTO)

WINNIPEG--Police have released images of a "person of interest" wanted for questioning in connection with two serious assaults downtown.
On June 13 at 3:45 a.m., police received information about a man seriously assaulted in the 500 block of Young Street. The 45-year-old man  had  injuries to his upper body was taken to hospital in critical condition. He has since been upgraded to guarded condition.
Nearby, at approximately 4 a.m., police received reports of seriously injured woman in the area of Spence Street and Cumberland Avenue.
The 45-year-old woman was taken to hospital in critical condition, and has since been upgraded to stable condition. She is being treated for serious but non life-threatening injuries, police said.
Police believe the same individual may be responsible for both assaults.
Investigators seized surveillance footage in relation to the first incident which occurred in the area of the 500 block of Young Street. The person of interest is described as male, aboriginal in appearance, early to mid-twenties, approximately 120 to 140 pounds with short, straight black hair, possibly wearing a black hoodie.
Anyone with information regarding the assaults or the identity of the person in the photos is asked to contact investigators at 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).
 

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