Winnipeg police have arrested and charged two people after two women were assaulted with baseball bats. The incident occurred on July 8, 2026, in the city’s North End neighbourhood.
Details of the assault
According to police, officers responded to a report of an assault in the 300 block of Pritchard Avenue just before 11 p.m. Upon arrival, they found two women suffering from injuries consistent with being struck by baseball bats. Both victims were transported to hospital in stable condition, with non-life-threatening injuries.
Witnesses at the scene identified two suspects who fled before police arrived. Officers located the suspects nearby a short time later and took them into custody without incident.
Charges laid
The Winnipeg Police Service has charged a 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, both from Winnipeg, with two counts each of assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. They were detained in custody pending a court appearance.
“This was a violent and unprovoked attack that left two women injured,” said Constable Jason Michalyshen in a statement. “We are grateful that the victims are recovering and that we were able to make arrests quickly.”
Investigation ongoing
Police continue to investigate the motive behind the assault. They are asking anyone with information to contact the major crimes unit or Crime Stoppers anonymously. The names of the accused have not been released to protect the integrity of the investigation.
