Manitoba

Manwin Hotel homicide victim ID'd

A man found dead in the lobby of a Main Street hotel in Winnipeg has been identified as John Blaine Flett.

John Blaine Flett, 50, was found lying on the ground, covered in blood and not breathing

Police were called to the Manwin Hotel around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. (Cliff Simpson/CBC)

A man found dead in the lobby of a Main Street hotel in Winnipeg has been identified as John Blaine Flett.

The 50-year-old was lying on the ground, covered in blood and not breathing when officers arrived at the Manwin Hotel around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, according to police spokeswoman Const. Tammy Skrabek.​

He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

On Monday, police labelled the death as a homicide. No information, however, has been given as to the cause of death. 

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information for investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).