Winnipeg city councillor Thomas Steen is facing an assault charge following an incident last week at a city restaurant, the Free Press has learned.
Steen turned himself in to police Tuesday evening and was promptly released on a promise to appear in court, a justice source said. The allegations have not been proven and Steen is presumed innocent.
Steen allegedly got into a dispute May 1 at the Boston Pizza location on McPhillips Street. A woman known to Steen reported she was assaulted and contacted police, who authorized a charge following a brief investigation.
Steen's release conditions include having no contact with the woman, who did not suffer any serious injuries. His first court appearance is later this spring.
The Free Press tried to contact Steen for comment Tuesday evening. At press time, he hadn't returned a voice-mail message.
Steen is currently finishing his first term as councillor for Elmwood-East Kildonan after being elected in October 2010. He is expected to run again this fall but will face a challenge from at least one candidate who has already declared.
Prior to entering the political arena, Steen enjoyed a successful professional hockey career that included 14 seasons with the Winnipeg Jets. His son, Alex, is now a star forward for the St. Louis Blues of the NHL.
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Steen turned himself in to police Tuesday evening and was promptly released on a promise to appear in court, a justice source said. The allegations have not been proven and Steen is presumed innocent.
Steen allegedly got into a dispute May 1 at the Boston Pizza location on McPhillips Street. A woman known to Steen reported she was assaulted and contacted police, who authorized a charge following a brief investigation.
Steen's release conditions include having no contact with the woman, who did not suffer any serious injuries. His first court appearance is later this spring.
The Free Press tried to contact Steen for comment Tuesday evening. At press time, he hadn't returned a voice-mail message.
Steen is currently finishing his first term as councillor for Elmwood-East Kildonan after being elected in October 2010. He is expected to run again this fall but will face a challenge from at least one candidate who has already declared.
Prior to entering the political arena, Steen enjoyed a successful professional hockey career that included 14 seasons with the Winnipeg Jets. His son, Alex, is now a star forward for the St. Louis Blues of the NHL.
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