Cat killed, woman assaulted in incident at Winnipeg apartment: police

A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder patch is seen in Winnipeg, Sept. 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

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A 40-year-old man is facing charges following an incident in Winnipeg that allegedly saw a cat killed and woman attacked with a knife.

The situation began on Saturday at 11 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 400 block of William Avenue.

According to police, a woman heard sounds of an animal in distress and went into the apartment’s hallway, where she found a deceased cat. The woman proceeded to confront a 40-year-old male resident who she believed was responsible for the animal’s death.

Police allege the suspect then threw a kitchen knife at the 43-year-old woman.

The woman was not hit by the knife, and no humans were physically injured.

Officers came to the scene and took the suspect into custody. Police note they seized a knife during the arrest.

The suspect is facing charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon and killing or injuring animals. He was released on an undertaking.

The charges have not been proven in court.