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12-year-old boy stabbed while sleeping in bed: Norway House RCMP

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Norway House RCMP is investigating after a 12-year-old boy was stabbed in his bed while he slept – Sep 22, 2021

Norway House, Man., RCMP are investigating after a 12-year-old boy was stabbed in his bed while he slept.

On Sept. 19 at 2:35 a.m., RCMP said they received a report of a stabbing at a residence in the community.

Officers say the boy had been stabbed while sleeping in his bed and he was taken to a local hospital and then transported by life-flight to Winnipeg.

He was treated and later released and is now back at home recovering.

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Investigators believe that a suspect broke into the home and attacked the boy before fleeing the scene on foot.

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There were no reported witnesses to the suspect entering or leaving the residence.

RCMP are asking anyone with any information regarding the attack to contact them at (204) 359-6483 or Crime Stoppers.

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