The Winnipeg Police Service headquarters is pictured in Winnipeg, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Lambert)
A Winnipeg police officer has been charged after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home, threatening her life and assaulting her.
Officers responded to a domestic-related 911 call on Wednesday night, where they observed a man assaulting a woman inside a residence. He was taken into custody, and the woman received medical attention.
The woman reported that the man had broken into her home, threatened to kill her and assaulted her.
The man, in his 40s, has been charged with multiple offences, including sexual assault, assault by choking, uttering threats and break & enter. He remains in custody.
Police didn’t release his name in order to protect the identity of the victim.
The Investigation Unit of Manitoba has also been notified.
