Man stabbed, critically injured during 'targeted' Thompson home invasion, RCMP say

A man in a northern Manitoba city was taken to hospital in critical condition after he was stabbed early Sunday, in what police say they believe was a targeted attack.

Thompson RCMP were called to a home invasion on Elm Street around 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to a Wednesday news release.

Officers found blood and signs of a struggle throughout the home but no one inside, RCMP say.

A 35-year-old man returning to the home met with the officers shortly after they arrived, according to police. He was walking but was suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Paramedics rushed himto hospital, RCMP say.

Investigators believe the man was at the home withits ownerand six children when a group of people forced their way inside, according to the release.

Injured man walked kids to nearby home, police say

The man was trying to get the children to another room for safety when he was attacked, RCMPsay.

After the assault, the man walked the children to a nearby home before returning.

Police say they are now looking for about four or five males, who are possibly youths or young adults.

The group believed to be involved in the attack were dressed in all dark clothing and masks, police say. They were also believed to be driving a black pick-up truck.

"At this time, police believe that the house was specifically targeted," the release says.

Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or to send a secure tip online.