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A 16-year-old boy is in custody after Norway House RCMP received an emergency call of a violent assault in progress of a pre-teen girl at a residence in the Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation on Saturday at around 12:10 a.m.
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Officers were also informed that the suspect had a knife and was threatening to stab the young girl and any police officer who responded, RCMP said Sunday.
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Multiple officers immediately responded to ensure the safety of the young girl.
When they arrived at the residence, officers located the 16-year-old male suspect standing outside the residence. The suspect was instructed to show his hands but refused police commands. The suspect then produced a large knife. A Conducted Energy Weapon was used by one of the officers resulting in the suspect dropping his knife and enabling the officers to place him safely into custody without further incident.
Officers recognized that the suspect had mobility issues and he was escorted and safely placed in the back of a police vehicle. He was then transported to the detachment without incident.
The pre-teen girl did not require medical attention.
Norway House RCMP continue to investigate.
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