Man dies in possible stabbing outside Mount Royal Hotel: police

Police are investigating the reported stabbing death of a man outside a hotel in downtown Winnipeg early Sunday morning.

The WPS says officers found a “seriously injured” man in front of the Mount Royal Hotel on Higgins Avenue near Austin Street around 3:05 a.m.

Officers were called for a report of a stabbing.

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Police say they provided emergency medical care.

The victim was then taken to hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead.

The WPS’ homicide unit is investigating.