Winnipeg police arrest man after alleged shoplifting incident [Video]

A 28-year-old Winnipegger is facing charges after an altercation unfolded between a store employee and a man who allegedly tried to steal merchandise from a West Alexander area store.

Police say they were called to the incident Saturday night in the 600 block of William Avenue.

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Officers arrived on scene to find two men fighting, one of whom had a large, edged weapon.

Police arrested the man with the weapon, and found the other man was suffering from serious bodily injuries.

Officers gave emergency medical care to the 41-year-old man. He was transported to hospital in unstable condition and was later upgraded to stable.

Police say their investigation found the 41-year-old man went inside the business and left with stolen merchandise. An employee of the business armed himself with the edged weapon and confronted the …