Winnipeg, MB – Police in Winnipeg are now investigating a homicide after a man critically injured in a Lydia Street assault died days later in hospital.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers with the Central Division General Patrol responded on Saturday, December 21, 2025, to an apartment complex in the 100 block of Lydia Street, where they located a man inside a residence suffering from serious injuries. Officers provided emergency medical care at the scene before the victim was transported to hospital in critical condition.
Police say the Major Crimes Unit initially took over the investigation due to the severity of the injuries.
On Sunday, December 22, 2025, a 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and detained in custody on charges of aggravated assault, according to police.
The investigation escalated on Tuesday, December 24, 2025, when the victim, identified as 42-year-old Michael Allen Harrington, succumbed to his injuries. Following his death, the Homicide Unit officially assumed control of the investigation.
Police have not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the assault or the relationship between the suspect and the victim. It remains unclear whether additional charges will be laid as the investigation continues.
The incident occurred in Winnipeg’s Central neighbourhood area, not far from the city’s downtown core, prompting renewed concern among residents about violent crime in the area.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to this case to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org.
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