Guards charged in Allen assault
Three security guards charged after Sea Bears star Teddy Allen seriously injured in nightclub assault
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The nightclub involved has been identified by reporting as the Palomino Club, located on Main Street at McDermot Avenue in downtown Winnipeg.
Video circulating online appears to capture the tail end of the incident, showing one security guard throwing a punch at Teddy Allen after he had been escorted out.
The incident occurred within hours of the Sea Bears returning to Winnipeg from their regular-season finale against the Vancouver Bandits in Langley, British Columbia.
Teddy Allen publicly described the assault with the statement that it should never have happened, and he expressed determination to recover and return to play.
The three guards surrendered on Aug. 12 and were released on undertakings, with the Major Crimes Unit handling the investigation.
Three security guards have been charged with assault causing bodily harm after a nightclub attack that sent Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball star Teddy Allen to the hospital on Aug. 3, according to TSN and The Globe and Mail. The guards, aged 35, 37, and 58, surrendered to police on Aug. 12 and were released on undertakings after their arrest.
Allen, a guard for the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Sea Bears, was badly hurt in the early hours of Aug. 3 at the Palomino Club, a downtown Winnipeg nightclub on Main Street at McDermot Avenue. He was hospitalized and may require surgery, with playoff games potentially on the line as he recovers at home.
Punch Caught on Camera After Allen Was Escorted Out
Video circulating online appears to show the tail end of the assault. In the footage, one security guard throws a punch at Allen after he had already been escorted outside the club. The clip sparked public outrage and drew immediate attention from the Winnipeg Police Major Crimes Unit, which took over the investigation.
Police are still looking for more evidence. Authorities are asking anyone with dashcam or security camera footage from around the area that night to come forward. The nightclub involved was not publicly named by police, though Global News and other outlets identified it as the Palomino Club.
Allen Attacked Hours After Sea Bears' Final Regular-Season Game
The timing of the incident added to its shock. The assault happened within hours of the Sea Bears flying back to Winnipeg from their regular-season finale against the Vancouver Bandits in Langley, British Columbia. Allen went from playing a professional basketball game to being rushed to a hospital in the same night.
Allen said the attack "should never have happened." He told reporters he plans to return to the game. His team, the Sea Bears, said they are cooperating fully with investigators as the case moves forward.
Three Guards Face Assault Charges, Released on Undertakings
The three men — aged 35, 37, and 58 — surrendered to police in a pre-arranged manner on Aug. 12, according to Global News. All three were charged with assault causing bodily harm. They were released on undertakings, meaning they were let go under specific conditions without being held in custody.
The Winnipeg Police Major Crimes Unit is leading the probe. Investigators have not ruled out additional charges as they gather more evidence. The case remains active, and police have asked the public to share any footage that could help piece together the full timeline of events.
Allen's Recovery Timeline Could Affect Sea Bears Playoff Push
Allen's injuries were described as significant. Doctors have not ruled out surgery. The Sea Bears said he hopes to return to play later this fall, but his availability for playoff games is uncertain. He is currently recuperating at home after his hospital stay.
Allen is one of the Sea Bears' key players in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. His absence could hurt the team's playoff chances. The Sea Bears have said they are supporting him through his recovery while also working with police to help the investigation.
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