A 22-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting multiple passengers aboard a Winnipeg Transit bus on Monday afternoon.
According to a release from the Winnipeg Police Service, officers from the Central District responded to a report of an assault near Balmoral Street and Sargent Avenue at approximately 4 p.m. on March 10.
Police say a woman, who appeared to be intoxicated and behaving aggressively, confronted two passengers at random. During the altercation, she pushed one passenger and elbowed another—a woman in her 20s—in the face.
The suspect then attacked a male passenger in his 50s, punching and biting him and pulling out some of his hair.
Bystanders intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived. The male victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition, while the female victim declined medical attention. The two passengers involved in the initial altercation left before police could identify them.
The 22-year-old woman has been charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm. She was released on an undertaking.
Police say they are continuing to investigate and are working with Winnipeg Transit regarding the incident.