Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Hospital Employee in Winnipeg

UPDATE: A 27-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault following an attack on a St. Boniface Hospital employee in a parkade late on November 8, 2023. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. when the victim was confronted by the suspect after exiting her vehicle.

According to the Winnipeg Police, the man approached the woman under the pretense of asking for the time. Instead, she found herself trapped between two vehicles as he sexually assaulted her. The victim managed to scream, prompting the attacker to flee the scene. She immediately alerted hospital security, who swiftly contacted police.

In a dramatic turn of events, around 3:30 a.m. the following morning, hospital security recognized the suspect and detained him until police arrived. Authorities confirmed that the man was already known to them due to a prior sexual assault charge from June 2023. In that incident, he allegedly assaulted a woman after attempting to sell her chocolate.

The victim in the recent incident did not require medical attention, but the emotional impact of the assault is significant. This alarming case has drawn attention to safety concerns for hospital staff and patients alike.

Officials urge anyone who is in immediate danger or has information about sexual violence to contact authorities. For support, individuals can reach out to crisis lines and local services through the Ending Sexual Violence Association of Canada database.

As the investigation continues, the community is left reeling from this shocking event. Watch for updates on security measures being implemented at local hospitals in response to this incident.