Man Who Used Machete in Attack Arrested

Manitoba PostNews

WINNIPEG, MB – Police arrested the man responsible for an attack that occurred on February 24, near Magnus Avenue between Chudley Street and Buller Avenue

In the attack, an adult female was struck repeatedly with a machete causing her to fall the ground. She was then kicked in the head, face and upper body and again struck with a machete.

Yesterday police arrested Vincent Rupert Thompson, a 29-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Uttering Threats
  • Intimidation
  • Possess Weapon
  • He has been remanded into custody