A 67-year-old man was assaulted while attempting to prevent a liquor store robbery.

Late Saturday night, multiple people entered the liquor store with the intention to rob it.

The man standing in the doorway was then hit over the head with a bottle, causing him to lose consciousness.

The man's family says that their father was leaving the store and turned back to see what the commotion was when he was hit. He declined medical attention at the scene.

The suspects fled the store and the man left shortly afterwards. Police were able to find the victim and get a statement from him regarding the robbery. 

The incident is being investigated by the Major Crimes Unit.

The Winnipeg Police Service is asking people with information to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).