Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is investigating a case where a man sustained serious injuries after being bitten by a police dog during an arrest in Dauphin. RCMP officers were responding to a report about a man in a mental health crisis at a hotel. The man was found in a dense bush area, where police dog services were deployed, leading to the injury. He was subsequently taken to hospital and admitted for treatment.
Manitoba police investigation unit takes on case of man bitten by police dog
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is investigating a case where a man sustained serious injuries after being bitten by a police dog during an arrest in Dauphin. RCMP officers were responding to a report about a man in a mental health crisis at a hotel. The man was found in a dense bush area, where police dog services were deployed, leading to the injury. He was subsequently taken to hospital and admitted for treatment.
- 1 June 3, 2025 (Tuesday) after 3 a.m. CT: RCMP respond to a report of a man in a mental health crisis in Dauphin; the man is bitten by a police dog during his arrest.
- 2 June 5, 2025 (Thursday afternoon): Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit announces it is investigating the case.
- Man sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized
- Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba initiated an investigation into the incident
What: A man was seriously injured by a police dog during an arrest.
When: Tuesday (June 3, 2025) after 3 a.m. CT; the IIU announced its investigation on Thursday afternoon (June 5, 2025).
Where: Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada, specifically on Main Street S. near Riverside Road, and a dense bush area.
Why: RCMP responded to a report of a man in a mental health crisis. Police dog services were deployed to locate and apprehend the man after he left the hotel.
How: A police dog bit the man during the apprehension in a dense bush area.