Girl, 15, charged after jogger stabbed in St. Vital

A 15-year-old girl has been charged by police after a man in his 40s was stabbed while jogging in St. Vital on Saturday night.

Winnipeg police were called to Abbotsford Crescent at about 11 p.m. The pair randomly approached the victim asked for the time before he was threatened and stabbed in the upper body.

Police said the man was admitted to hospital for observation. Officers located and arrested two suspects nearby. The Winnipeg Police Service’s helicopter, tactical support team and a canine unit were involved in the response.

The girl was charged with assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, possession of a weapon and failing to comply with an undertaking. She was held in custody.

A 16-year-old boy was released without charges.