Teenagers arrested after violent assault at St. Andrews addiction treatment centre

Two teenagers wanted for allegedly assaulting two workers at the Behavioural Health Foundation in Selkirk on Sunday have been arrested.

The 16-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after 9 pm Monday evening. The 17-year-old was taken into custody just before 2 am Tuesday.

The alleged incident happened Sunday night at the treatment facility. The two boys, who police say were residents at the centre, allegedly attacked two female workers with weapons and robbed them.

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Both women remain in hospital.

Family of one of the victims, Jackie Healey, has told Global News her sisters eye is badly damaged, but that her sister is strong.

“She is lucky to have her life,” Jamie Healey said. “She has a big heart and still feels bad that the boys did this to her and she really got along good with them and they really liked her.”

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RCMP said weapons were used in the attack and a truck belonging to one of the victims allegedly was used in the getaway.

On Monday afternoon, RCMP said the stolen vehicle, a 2014 F-150 pickup truck, was located in Winnipeg.

The two suspects were also located and arrested in Winnipeg and remain in custody.

One of the victims remains in hospital in stable condition. The investigation continues.

Charges have not been finalized at this time.