On Saturday morning,  South Indian Lake RCMP responded to a report of a 19-year-old man having been assaulted with a machete.

As officers were responding to the scene, the suspect, identified as a 21-year-old man, was observed walking along the road.

Officers stopped and advised the suspect he was under arrest. The suspect was apprehended after a short foot chase.

Officers arrived at a nearby residence and located the victim who was immediately transported to the Nursing Station. The victim was then airlifted to Winnipeg for further medical treatment.

RCMP have charged Floyd Michelle, 21, with Aggravated assault and two counts of Failure to comply with an undertaking.  He was remanded into custody.

RCMP continue to investigate.