The University of Manitoba says it is increasing security at its student housing complex after an assault that took place in the early hours of Friday morning.
Police say an intruder entered a room at the complex on Dafoe Road at around 4:45 a.m., and physically assaulted a woman. The victim managed to fight off the suspect and called for help. She was treated for injuries and is in stable condition.
The suspect was able to escape and police are now looking for them.
Constable Dani McKinnon says this was a random occurrence, and police are treating it with great concern.
“If you’re in those residences, please lock your doors, make sure you have your cell phone with you, be aware of your surroundings, especially in the darkness hours,” McKinnon said.
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She says the suspect is possibly an unhoused person and is described as five-foot-ten to six feet in height …