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Man attacked on Sunday after leaving Forks public washroom: Winnipeg police

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Man attacked on Sunday after leaving Forks public washroom: Winnipeg police
Winnipeg police arrested two men after another man was attacked outside a public washroom Sunday afternoon at the Forks – Jan 17, 2022

Winnipeg police arrested two men after another man was attacked outside a public washroom Sunday afternoon at the Forks.

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Officers say the victim, a man in his 30s, was visiting the Forks with his family Sunday afternoon.

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Just after 12 p.m., the man went to the washroom.

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Upon leaving, he was confronted by two men, aged 20 and 21. The two attacked the man with a knife before fleeing the scene, police say.

Witnesses in the area were quick to call 911, and two men were located in the 300 block of Assiniboine Avenue.

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Police allege the attack was unprovoked.

According to WPS, the victim was brought to hospital and is in stable condition.

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