A 14-year-old boy is in custody facing charges in connection with a pair of violent incidents in Winnipeg, police say.
Police were called around 1 a.m. Friday about a stabbing near Sargent Avenue and Toronto Street. When they arrived, they found a 17-year-old victim with severe injuries, which were later determined to have been caused by a machete. She was taken to hospital in critical condition, which was later upgraded to stable.
After investigating, major crimes officers determined a group of teens were socializing when a confrontation broke out, someone used bear spray, and the girl was slashed with a machete while the rest of the group scattered.
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The 14-year-old suspect was arrested a short time later in the Spence neighbourhood. Upon his arrest, police discovered the teen was also linked to a Fort Garry-area robbery two days earlier.
That incident, which took place around 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, saw two other teens held up at knifepoint for their personal property.
The 14-year-old suspect has been charged with aggravated assault, carrying a concealed weapon or prohibited device, weapon possession, and two counts of robbery.
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Police continue to investigate both incidents, and ask anyone with information to call the major crimes unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
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