Three security personnel at a nightclub in downtown Winnipeg are facing charges of assault following an incident that left a Winnipeg Sea Bears player with serious injuries earlier this month, according to police reports. Teddy Allen was admitted to the hospital after being attacked at the nightclub in the early hours of August 3, as confirmed by the Canadian Elite Basketball League team. Law enforcement officials announced that three individuals, aged 35, 37, and 58, who were employed at the venue, were apprehended on Wednesday and charged with assault causing bodily harm. They were subsequently released on undertakings.
While the authorities did not disclose the name of the nightclub, they specified that it was situated on Main Street, between Portage and William avenues. Allen has undergone medical examinations, received a medical prognosis, and is presently recuperating at home, as stated in a press release issued by the team on Thursday.
Expressing his sentiments, Allen emphasized that the assault was unwarranted and should never have occurred to him or anyone else. He added, “The resilience in my life has always driven me to rise after being knocked down, and that is precisely what I intend to do now.”
Individuals possessing any information related to the incident, such as dashcam footage, security recordings, or cellphone videos captured around the incident time, 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 at the Crime Stoppers website. CBC News has made attempts to reach out to the Sea Bears for their input on the matter.