Man who allegedly assaulted 2 women in Selkirk arrested

RCMP say a manwho is alleged to haveassaulted two women in Selkirk, Man., on Thursday night, leaving one with serious injuries, has been arrested.

Police were calledto a home on Eveline Street in the city about 35 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg just after8p.m. that evening, Mounties said in a news release on Friday.

Officers believe a 38-year-old manassaulted two women before running away.

A 19-year-old was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while a 35-year-oldwoman was treated at the scene and released, police said.

RCMP and police dogs looked for the man but weren't able to find him at the time, the release said.

On Saturday, RCMP said the 38-year-old man was arrested and is facing charges ofaggravated assault, assault with a weapon and mischief in connection with the incident.

Police thanked the media and public for their assistance.