Teen charged after break in, stabbing on Keewatin Street: Winnipeg police

A 17-year-old faces numerous charges after police say he stabbed a 63-year-old man during a break-in Saturday.

Winnipeg police said the stabbing in the 100 block of Keewatin Street was reported around 4:20 a.m. on Saturday.

Police said they found a man suffering from stab wounds in his upper body. He was taken to hospital in unstable condition and has since been upgraded to stable.

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Officers with the canine unit found the teen suspect nearby and placed him under arrest. He was found to have a small amount of meth and a sharp weapon.

Police learned the teen had gained access to the residence through a window. They allege he stabbed the victim in an unprovoked manner and then fled the residence.

Police believe the incident was random.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, faces five charges, including aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon. He was released on an undertaking and appearance notice.