Man breaks arm, pelvis during Winnipeg police arrest, IIU investigating

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is looking into what happened after a man broke his arm and pelvis during an arrest by Winnipeg Police Service (WPS). Manitoba’s police watchdog was told about the incident that landed a man in hospital on Jan. 12. WPS said Thursday evening, officers went to a home in the 500 block of William Newton Avenue about a man wanted on a Canada wide immigration warrant.

When police arrived, the man opened the door and “immediately retreated into the house” before he could be arrested, authorities said. Get the latest National news. Sent to your email, every day. The officers went up to the second floor, where they report to have seen the man “dive headfirst through a bedroom window,” WPS said.

After searching the neighbourhood, police said the man was found on Riverton Avenue, and force was used to restrain him and take him into custody. Story continues below advertisement He was taken to hospital for treatment. Trending Now Fixed mortgage rates are on the decline. Is now the time to lock in? Canadians brace for another winter storm.

Here’s what you can expect Witnesses or people with information or video footage that might help the investigation are asked to contact the IIU at 1 844 667 6060. 0:39 Man shot, killed by Winnipeg police during traffic stop, IIU investigating.