Winnipeg police ‘not able to substantiate’ reports of armed man at U of M [Video]

The Winnipeg Police Service said it has been unable to determine whether a man armed with a knife was on the University of Manitoba campus on Tuesday.

Reports were made Tuesday about a man being seen with a large knife in a building on campus.

The incident prompted a significant police response, cancelled classes and emergency alerts being sent out through the province’s Alert Ready Emergency Alert System.

“Investigators have explored multiple sources of evidence; however, have not been able to substantiate the information that has come forward,” police said in a statement on Thursday.

Officers added they believe their course of action was timely and appropriate based on the initial reporting and details provided.

The incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information or video surveillance is asked to contact police.