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Assault sends man to hospital in serious condition, police close Dufferin Avenue between King, Main

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after an assault early Wednesday afternoon in the area of Main Street and Dufferin Avenue.

Strip will likely remain closed throughout Wednesday evening, police say

Dufferin Avenue is closed between Main and King streets as Winnipeg police investigate an assault in the area Wednesday afternoon. That strip is likely to remain closed into the evening, police said.. (John Einarson/CBC)

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after an assault early Wednesday afternoon in the area of Main Street and Dufferin Avenue.

Winnipeg police arrived in the area at about 1:30 p.m. after reports of an assault. A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Dufferin is expected to be closed between King and Main streets throughout Wednesday eveningwhile officers remain at the scene, police said.

Northbound and southbound traffic on Main won't be affected, police said.

More information is expected Thursday.

Winnipeg police officers investigate the area shortly after the assault was reported. (John Einarson/CBC)

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