Transit bus evacuated in Winnipeg after assault with bear spray: police

Winnipeg police say a transit bus was evacuated after an assault with bear spray on Saturday evening.

At 5:30 p.m. police say a man was placed under arrest after a passenger on the bus was assaulted with bear spray.

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The bus was evacuated and police found the suspect still on board. He was taken into custody and police say he had bear spray.

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Police say the victim fled and was not identified and no other passengers were injured.

A 45-year-old man from Winnipeg has been arrested and is facing charges related to weapons, mischief, and failing to comply with a condition of probation.

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