By Canadian Press

One worker knocked unconscious in Winnipeg liquor store robbery: police

Nov 21, 2019 | 12:58 PM

Winnipeg police have charged a 15-year-old boy in a violent liquor store robbery in which three people were injured, including one person who was taken to hospital in critical condition.

Const. Rob Carver, a police spokesman, says the teen was one of three males who were armed with knives when they entered the store and stole liquor Wednesday afternoon.

Two female employees and a woman in an adjoining mall were punched in the face, but the condition of the person taken to hospital has since been upgraded to stable.

The boy remains in custody on charges that include aggravated assault and possession of a weapon, while two other suspects are still being sought.

The attack has prompted Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries to temporarily close the store as it sets up a new secure entrance that will eventually be installed in other outlets.

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The Crown agency says the new system will require customers to show photo identification before they are allowed inside.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2019.

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