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Man facing charges after alleged assault at Winnipeg convenience store

Winnipeg Police respond to an alleged assault near York Avenue and Smith Street late Friday Night. Michael Draven / Global News

A 30-year-old man is facing charges following an alleged assault near York Avenue and Smith Street.

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Winnipeg police were called to the area just before midnight Friday.

Police say the owner of a convenience store attempted to confront the suspect over a broken window. The suspect then took the owner’s walking stick and began beating him with it, according to police.

A man in his 50s was injured and taken to hospital.

Ernie George Spence is charged with aggravated assault and mischief. He remains in police custody.

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