Sex crimes unit investigates assault, takes victim and others into custody

The Calgary Police Service's sex crimes unit hastaken an entire household into custody including the victim.

At approximately 4:30 a.m.Friday,EMS was called to the 1900 block of 48th Avenue S.W. by police to assess a woman in her 20s who had been assaulted.

In a press release, police said the residents of the home have since been taken into custody, including the assault victim. They are investigating several "persons of interest."

Paramedicstransported the assault victimto hospital in seriousbut stable condition. She hadsoft-tissue injuries that were non-life-threatening, according to EMS. Police have confirmed she is still in hospital.

Police have no further details to release at this time.

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