Three security personnel at a nightclub in downtown Winnipeg face assault charges in connection with an incident that left a Winnipeg Sea Bears player seriously injured, as confirmed by authorities. Teddy Allen was hospitalized following an assault at the nightclub on August 3, according to the Canadian Elite Basketball League team. The individuals, aged 35, 37, and 58, who were employed at the venue, were apprehended on Wednesday and charged with assault causing bodily harm, as stated in a police news release on Thursday. They have been released under certain conditions.
Although the specific nightclub was not disclosed by the police, it was located on Main Street, between Portage and William avenues. Allen has undergone medical evaluations, received a prognosis, and is presently recuperating at home, as mentioned in a written statement provided by the team. Allen expressed that the assault was unwarranted and should not have occurred to him or anyone else. He emphasized his resilience by stating, “The thing about my life is that when I’ve been knocked down, I get back up, which is exactly what I’m going to do now.”
Individuals with any information regarding the incident, including potential dashcam, security footage, or cellphone recordings from around the time of the altercation, are urged to contact the Winnipeg police major crimes unit at 204-986-6219 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS or online. CBC News has contacted the Sea Bears for their input on the matter.
