Pandemic enforcement officials to pair up after alleged assault of inspector at Winnipeg car wash

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The alleged assault of a lone pandemic enforcement officer at an east Winnipeg car wash has led Manitoba to instruct inspectors to work in pairs when they approach rule-breakers.

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The alleged assault of a lone pandemic enforcement officer at an east Winnipeg car wash has led Manitoba to instruct inspectors to work in pairs when they approach rule-breakers.

According to internal provincial communications obtained by CBC News, the Winnipeg Police Service is investigating an incident reported by an employee of G4S Canada, a security company contracted by Manitoba to enforce pandemic restrictions.

To read more of this story first reported by CBC News, click here.

Police are investigating the alleged assault of a pandemic enforcement officer at this Panet Road car wash. (Kevin Nepitabo / CBC)
Police are investigating the alleged assault of a pandemic enforcement officer at this Panet Road car wash. (Kevin Nepitabo / CBC)

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