A Winnipeg police vehicle is photographed at a scene in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an August stabbing that left a 47-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.
Winnipeg police responded to a stabbing in a park near Young Street and Broadway on August 8 at approximately 10 p.m. Officers found the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries and provided emergency care until paramedics arrived.
The victim was taken to hospital in critical condition, later upgraded to stable.
Police say the victim was approached by two unknown suspects in the park, which escalated into a physical altercation. The second suspect assaulted the victim with an edged weapon, causing serious injuries.
One suspect, a 31-year-old man, returned to the scene while officers were still present and was arrested. He was charged with aggravated assault and released on an undertaking.
Jamie Nathanial Neilson, 46, was arrested by police on Tuesday in the 700 block of Selkirk Avenue. He has been charged with aggravated assault and remains in custody.
