News briefs for Thursday, April 18, 2024

Police probing ‘serious assault’

8:48 AM

Winnipeg police are investigating a “serious assault” in the North End.

Drivers and pedestrians are being warned to avoid the area of Selkirk Avenue at McKenzie Street, the Winnipeg Police Service announced on social media Thursday morning.

“The immediate area is closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic while police investigate,” the post said. “Police are requesting the public avoid the area, traffic delays can be expected.”

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