Kenora man arrested after 'random' machete attack on Winnipeg bus rider
A Kenora, Ont. man has been arrested in connection with what police say was a 'random and unprovoked' machete attack on a Winnipeg bus rider last week.
On Feb. 9, police were called to the intersection of Mount Royal Road and Ness Avenue for reports of an assault around 1:30 p.m.
Police said a 52-year-old man was attacked by another man with a machete after they both got off the bus. Investigators called the attack random and unprovoked.
The 52-year-old man was taken to hospital in stable condition. He needed surgery for his injuries which police said are likely to be life-altering.
On Feb. 14, at around 3:15 p.m., police said the suspect was seen in the West Alexander area and was taken into custody. When he was arrested, police said he was found to be carrying a machete and a knife.
Cintiro Jeremy Loon, 18, from Kenora, Ont. has been charged with aggravated assault, three counts of possessing a weapon and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
Loon has been detained in custody and the charges against him have not been tested in court.
- With files from CTV News' Charles Lefebvre
Correction
Editor's Note: Winnipeg police originally said the victim in the attack was 50 years old. Police have since said this was incorrect, and confirmed the man is 52 years old. CTV News has made the change to reflect the most recent information.
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