On September 19, 2021, at approximately 2:35 am, Norway House RCMP received a report of a stabbing at a residence in the community.
Officers attended to the scene and were advised that a 12-year-old boy had been stabbed while sleeping in his bed. He was taken to the local hospital where he was then transported by life-flight to Winnipeg. The victim was treated and later released and is now back at home recovering.
It is believed that a suspect broke into the home and attacked the 12-year-old boy before fleeing the scene on foot. There were no witnesses to the suspect entering or leaving the residence.
RCMP are asking anyone with information regarding this violent attack to contact the Norway House RCMP at (204) 359-6483, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Norway House RCMP continue to investigate.
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