2 women groped on Winnipeg Transit bus, police say

Police have arrested a man after two women were sexually assaulted on Winnipeg Transit buses Labour Day Monday.

One woman reported she was approached by a man and groped on a bus in the Portage Avenue and Balmoral Street area Monday around 10 a.m. She moved seats and reported the sexual assault to police.

A little over two hours later, another woman was groped while travelling on abus down Portage Avenue. The victim called police and they responded to the Polo Park area.

Police then arrested a 54-year-old man who fit descriptions given by both victims.

The suspect is facing two charges of sexual assault and was released on a promise to appear in court.