Police watchdog investigating arrest made by Winnipeg police after man suffers injuries
Posted August 18, 2023 5:39 pm.
Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating events surrounding the arrest of a man in Winnipeg on Thursday, which resulted in him suffering serious injuries.
Winnipeg police say around 5 a.m., officers were called to a parking lot along Regent Avenue on a report of a domestic disturbance.
When officers arrived, they attempted to speak to a man and a woman, when the man “suddenly fled, then turned and confronted officers.”
The officers reportedly used a conducted energy weapon and the man was taken into custody.
While in custody, police took the man to the Health Sciences Centre, where it was reported that he had a facial fracture and a broken rib.
Due to the injuries, the Winnipeg Police Service reported the incident to the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) of Manitoba.
The IIU is asking if anyone has any information regarding this incident, to contact investigators at 1-844-667-6060.
