Three security personnel at a nightclub in downtown Winnipeg are facing assault charges following an incident that left a Winnipeg Sea Bears player with serious injuries earlier this month, according to police reports. Teddy Allen was hospitalized after being attacked at the nightclub on August 3, as confirmed by the Canadian Elite Basketball League team.
The individuals, aged 35, 37, and 58, who were employed at the establishment, were taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with assault causing bodily harm, as stated in a police news release on Thursday. They have all been released on undertakings. The specific nightclub was not disclosed by the authorities, but it was located on Main Street, between Portage and William avenues.
Allen has undergone medical evaluations, received a diagnosis, and is currently recuperating at home, as per a statement released by the team on Thursday. Expressing his thoughts on the assault, Allen mentioned that such incidents should never occur to anyone for any reason and vowed to bounce back from this adversity.
Individuals who may have information related to the incident, including dashcam footage, security footage, or cellphone videos from around the time of the altercation, are urged to contact the Winnipeg police major crimes unit at 204-986-6219 or provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS or online through their website.
CBC News has attempted to reach out to the Sea Bears for their comments on the situation.