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Winnipeg police seek sexual assault suspect after Kirkbridge Park attack

A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is shown in Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS / John Woods

Winnipeg police are looking for a suspect in a sexual assault that took place early Sunday in Kirkbridge Park.

Police said the victim, a woman in her 20s, was walking home from a Pembina Highway bus stop around 12:30 a.m., and passed through the park.

An unknown man pushed her to the ground, sexually assaulted her, then fled on a bicycle, police said.

The sex crimes unit is looking for a man who stands five feet eight inches, and has an average build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black cap, black pants, and a black COVID-style mask. Police said the man spoke English to the victim.

Anyone with information or home surveillance video in the area is asked to call investigators at 204-986-6245 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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