Manitoba Police Watchdog investigates assault allegations against Winkler officer on leave – Winnipeg

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The Manitoba Police Watchdog is investigating allegations of assault against an off-duty officer from the Winkler Police Department.

The Manitoba Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) said on Tuesday that Wasagaming RCMP were called on Saturday to report an assault on a home.

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The IIU said the RCMP determined the victim, who was taken to hospital, was assaulted by an off-duty Winkler officer. The IIU was informed two days later.

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An IUI statement on Tuesday did not say where the alleged assault occurred or provide further details on the victim or the accused.

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The IIU also did not say whether the officer had been criminally charged, but the watchdog’s civilian director determined that it was in the public interest for the IIU to investigate.

IIU investigators are asking witnesses or anyone with information or video footage that could assist with the investigation to call 1-844-667-6060.

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