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Police investigating serious assault on Provencher

Police are on scene to investigate the incident on Provencher. (Source: Ainsley McPhail/CTV News) Police are on scene to investigate the incident on Provencher. (Source: Ainsley McPhail/CTV News)
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WINNIPEG -

The Winnipeg Police Service closed off a section of Provencher Boulevard on Wednesday morning as officers investigated a “serious” assault that took place overnight.

Police said they were called to the incident in the 300 block of Provencher Boulevard around 4:35 a.m. on Wednesday.

Provencher was closed both eastbound and westbound for two blocks from Des Meurons Street to Langevin Street. The roads are now reopened.

Police note they are investigating a serious assault, but did not provide any other details regarding what took place.

This is a developing story. More details to come.

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