Police are investigating a serious assault in downtown Winnipeg this morning. An area surrounding a dumpster on Smith street, just north of Portage Avenue has been taped off as the investigation continues.
Officers were called to the scene just after 3:30 a.m. this morning.
The downtown streets between Smith Street and Donald Street are currently blocked off, while officers investigate.
Police tape was also blocking a front door at the Marlborough hotel, across the street from the dumpster. There was also blood on a nearby sidewalk.
The police's forensic team was on the scene,and the traffic closures are expected to be up for many hours.
