News briefs for May 18, 2020

One man has been charged with assault following an incident on Selkirk Avenue in after which another man was sent to hospital.

On Sunday, at 5:57 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded a report of a stabbing in the 400 block of Selkirk Avenue.

A 27-year-old male victim had been walking in the area when he was approached by a male who allegedly tried to sell him methamphetamine. When the victim declined, the male allegedly attacked the victim with a knife and then fled.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim and began to apply medical treatment. The victim was transported to hospital in stable condition.

Soon after, North District General Patrol officers, with the assistance of community members and the K9 Unit, located a suspect in the 500 block of Manitoba Avenue.

A 20-year-old male has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, carrying concealed weapon prohibited device or ammunition, failure to comply with condition of release order and faiurel to comply with a orobation order. He was detained in custody.