Police in Saint John, N.B., have arrested a 37-year-old man following an alleged aggravated assault and forcible confinement at a local encampment.
In a release, Saint John Police said a 42-year-old man was allegedly assaulted and held captive for two days at an encampment in the 100 block area of Broadview Avenue.
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Emergency crews found the man inside the encampment Friday, and he was taken to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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The man was arrested and remanded to jail until May 28.
Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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