On September 11, 2019, at approximately 7:30 pm, Thompson RCMP responded to a fight involving a weapon on Churchill Drive.

 

Officers arrived on scene where several bystanders were holding the suspect until police arrived.

 

The investigation has determined that a 13-year-old male struck a 58-year-old male with an axe.

 

The 13-year-old was arrested and charges of Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose are pending.

 

The 58-year-old victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

 

RCMP continue to investigate.