Manitoba

Police block off part of Spence Street after violent assault

One person was rushed to hospital in unstable condition after a serious assault in Winnipeg's West Broadway area Sunday night.

1 person sent to hospital in unstable condition; police searching for a suspect

One person was taken to hospital in unstable condition following the assault, police said. (Cliff Simpson/CBC)

One person was rushed to hospital in unstable condition after a serious assault in Winnipeg's West Broadway area Sunday night.

Police were called to a home on the 200 block of Spence Street, just south of Portage Avenue, shortly after 10 p.m.

No arrests have yet been made in connection with the assault, police said. (Cliff Simpson/CBC)

A large police presence could be seen in the area, including several armed officers and canine units.

On Monday morning, a section of the street remained blocked off and the police service's identification unit was on scene.

There is little information about what happened. Police would only say the victim is an adult and that no arrests have been made.

Several armed police officers were on scene with dogs on Sunday evening. (Cliff Simpson/CBC)