Teens attacked with machete, suspects sought: Winnipeg police

The Winnipeg police headquarters seen in a file image (CTV News Winnipeg)

The Winnipeg Police Service is searching for suspects after a pair of teens were the victims of a machete attack.

The investigation began around 3:30 a.m. on Friday when officers were called to an assault in the 700 block of Alverstone Street.

When officers got to the scene, they found a pair of injured teenagers. A 15-year-old girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition and an 18-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in unstable condition. Both victims have seen been updated to stable condition.

Police believe the suspects assaulted the victims before running away.

The major crimes unit is now investigating. Anyone with information or video surveillance of the area is asked to call police at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.