Visitation suspended at Winnipeg hospital following serious assault
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The Winnipeg Police Service says one person is in unstable condition following a serious assault at Seven Oaks Hospital.
Visitation at Seven Oaks Hospital has been suspended, following what the Winnipeg Police Service says was a serious assault that has left one person is in unstable condition.
According to police, the assault occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
One person was transported for treatment in unstable condition.
Police said the investigation is ongoing, and they have no further details to provide, adding further updates on the incident could be available Thursday.
Officers remain at the hospital, with police tape at the main entrance.
In a statement to CTV News, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) said a staff member at the hospital was assaulted inside the Leila Avenue atrium.
"Our staff and leadership are devastated by this incident and our hearts and healing thoughts are with the victim and their family, as well as with all employees and patients at Seven Oaks," the statement said.
