Two Winnipeg women charged after baseball bat assault leaves victims critically injured

Two Winnipeg women are in custody facing aggravated assault charges following a violent incident on Canada Day. Police responded to a West End residence on July 1 where they found two women, aged 25 and 32, suffering from serious injuries. Both were initially hospitalized in critical condition but have since been upgraded to stable.

Investigators allege the victims were at the home with two women they knew when an argument turned into a physical assault involving a baseball bat. According to police, one of the suspects took photos of the injured victims and sent them to others before emergency services were called.

Officers identified the suspects with help from one of the victims. A baseball bat was seized from the residence. A 26-year-old woman faces two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of failing to comply with a release order, among other charges. A 30-year-old woman is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon. Both remain in custody.