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An attack outside the Walmart on Empress Street sent one man to hospital just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

Police said they received reports of an assault with a weapon.

A 38-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The victim told police he was in the parking lot outside the store when a man he didn’t know ran toward him.

The victim slipped and fell, at which time the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed him once in the upper body. The suspect then took off without saying or stealing anything.

General Patrol and the K-9 unit were not able to find the suspect.

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No employees or customers inside the store were involved in the attack.

Investigators are seeking video footage and witness information regarding a serious attack in the area of Ellice Avenue and Empress Street. Anyone with information is asked to call 204-986-6219. pic.twitter.com/kjadq31tJV — Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) July 25, 2018

Major Crime Unit detectives are investigating a stabbing that occurred in the area of Ellice Avenue and Empress Street yesterday evening. A 38-year-old male was transported to hospital in stable condition where he remains. Details: https://t.co/wJgz2cWpDO — Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) July 25, 2018