Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNPS) have made an arrest in connection with a domestic dispute that allegedly saw a woman held inside a home against her will and assaulted.
Police said the incident took place on Birdtail Sioux First Nation on Aug. 25.
Officers were called to a home around 6:05 p.m., and found a woman suffering from serious facial injuries.
The victim told police she had been assaulted throughout the day by her boyfriend, who was keeping her inside the home.
Police arrested a 31-year-old man from Regina, Sask., who faces charges of assault with a weapon, overcoming resistance, and uttering threats to kill.
The suspect is in custody and will appear in Brandon court Tuesday.
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