Police in Norway House are investigating following a report of an assault.

 

On Jan. 22 at approximately 3:05 am, Norway House RCMP responded to a report of a male assaulting a female at a residence in the community. It was reported that the male was armed with a knife and a firearm.

 

RCMP arrived at the residence and were advised that the male had fled the home with a firearm, and the female victim was with him.

 

Officers contained the surrounding area, and Police Dog Services and the Containment Team were deployed.

 

The Police Service Dog named Linkin along with his handler began tracking and located a firearm in the woods. They continued following the track until it ended at a residence on Paupanekis Point Road.

 

The male suspect was located inside the home and was arrested without incident. The victim, a 21-year-old female, was also at the residence, and had sustained minor injuries.

 

The 25-year-old male is facing charges of Assault and weapons offences.