Winnipeg police investigate assault on grocery store security guard

Winnipeg police are investigating an assault on a security guard at a FreshCo grocery store located at 600 Sargent Avenue. The incident occurred on a Friday afternoon, and the adult victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition.

Sobeys, the parent company of FreshCo, issued a statement confirming they were aware of the assault on a third-party uniformed security guard. The company noted that the safety of teammates and customers is a priority but declined to provide further details due to the active investigation. The store remains open.