Man assaulted with rock in downtown Winnipeg: police

A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder patch is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, Sept. 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)

The Winnipeg Police Service is asking the public for help identifying two men allegedly involved in an assault.

Police said a man was walking June 7 at around 2:45 p.m. near Broadway Avenue and Fort Street when he was assaulted by two unknown men.

The 49-year-old victim was allegedly confronted while leaving Upper Fort Garry Landmark Park on Fort Street. One man used a rock to hit him in the upper body, officers say.

The victim was transported to hospital in stable condition.

Police said one suspect wore a green sweater and black pants, and the second suspect wore a sleeveless white shirt and white shorts.

The major crimes unit is investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the major crimes unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.

Correction: A media release sent by the Winnipeg Police Service Wednesday morning said the incident occurred May 7. This has since been corrected to June 7.