Two people are facing charges after a Garden Hill First Nation assault that saw a 56-year-old man medevaced to Winnipeg for treatment of serious injuries.
Island Lake RCMP responded to a report of an assault at a home shortly after 5 p.m. Jan. 22, learning that the victim had been taken to the nursing station and would soon be transported to Winnipeg for further treatment.
Barahmeus Wood. 36, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and two counts of failing to comply with conditions. He was remanded into custody.
A 39-year-old woman faces an assault charge and was released until an upcoming court appearance.
Island Lake RCMP continue investigating.