A man from Waywayseecappo First Nation is facing assault charges after an incident early this week.
On Monday, Dec. 7 around 10:30 a.m., Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) officers responded to reports that a woman had been aggressively assaulted.
Responding officers say the 25-year-old victim informed them she was attacked by her ex-boyfriend who allegedly broke into her home through a window, assaulting and choking her.
The victim described the suspect as extremely intoxicated and in possession of a knife.
Police located the suspect shortly after, where he was arrested and taken into custody.
A 28-year-old man from Waywayseecappo First Nation faces charges of assault with a weapon, unlawfully dwelling in a house, mischief under $5000 and failing to comply with a release order, among other charges.
The suspect was held in custody and scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
