Posted on 02/09/2009, 11:24 am, by mySteinbach

On February 7, 2009 around 2:00 AM while on patrol, Portage la Prairie RCMP were flagged down by a man who had been assaulted.

The victim told police that he was walking down 5th Ave. when he and his friends were attacked by a group of unknown males. The victim suffered injury as a result of the attack and was transported to Portage General Hospital by paramedics. The victim was treated and released.

The victim’s friends were able to flee the area, and no other injuries were reported. The incident is still under investigation. 

Anyone with information are asked to contact Portage la Prairie RCMP at 857-4445 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Cst. Stephen Senuita
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel: 204-857-4445
Fax: 204-239-0130