Man charged with sexual assault in Windsor Park

A Winnipeg police vehicle is photographed at a scene in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)

A man has been charged after a woman was sexually assaulted in Winnipeg’s Windsor Park neighbourhood.

Police said around 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, a woman left an establishment and was waiting outside for her friend to leave. An unknown man who also left the establishment approached her, leading her to nearby bushes where she was sexually assaulted.

Following the assault, the suspect left the scene. The woman screamed for help until someone nearby called 911. She was transported to hospital for medical care and the sex crimes unit was notified.

Using surveillance video, investigators identified the suspect, who was arrested later that evening.

A 29-year-old man from Saskatchewan was charged with sexual assault.

Police said he had an outstanding Canada Border Services Agency warrant.