Arrest made in serious assault of Lethbridge woman

Police in Lethbridge have arrested a suspect in connection with a violent assault that left a 25-year-old woman in hospital suffering critical injuries.

Few other details are being released.

Police said in a press release they "are not in a position to release any further information in order to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation."

• Woman in critical condition after Lethbridge assault

The woman was walkingon Sixth Avenue South in Lethbridge sometime between 6 and 7 a.m. on Sept. 30 when she was attacked.

A passerby found the woman in the 2000 block of the avenue. She was rushed to hospital where she remains suffering critical injuries.

Police are looking to talk with anyone in the area between 13th Street and Mayor Magrath Drive at the time. They can be reached at 1-403-328-4444 or through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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