Winnipeg police release photos of machete attack suspect

Winnipeg police are asking the public to help identify a suspect involved in a machete attack last month.

According to a news release, the incident occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on Oct. 25. A 56-year-old man was walking east on Ellice Avenue near Beverley Street when he was attacked by someone believed to be armed with a machete, police said. .

The victim was treated for life-threatening injuries. According to police, the attack was unprovoked and the suspect and victim did not know each other.

On Saturday, police released images of the alleged suspect that were captured on video surveillance as the attack was underway.

The suspect is described as being 6 feet tall, with a thin build and long dark hair. They were last seen wearing black and white Nike Air Jordan shoes, dark pants and a dark hoodie with the number “02” printed on the back.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers.