A man from Manto Sipi Cree Nation is in custody facing numerous charges after an assault at a home in the Manitoba community, RCMP say.
Officers from the Gods Lake Narrows detachment were called to the scene around 9:30 a.m. Monday, where they learned that the victim was allegedly assaulted over a four-hour period before she was able to get to safety and eventually to the local nursing station with serious injuries.
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By 1:35 p.m., RCMP had found the suspect, 32, and safely taken him into custody.
He’s facing charges of aggravated assault, assault, and two counts of assault with a weapon.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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