EABAMETOONG — A 20 year-old man from Eabametoong has been charged after an alleged assault, according to Nishnawbe Aski police.
In a press release issued Thursday afternoon, NAPS said that officers were called about a disturbance outside near the community’s arena on Monday just before 7 a.m.
Police found a man who they said appeared to have been recently assaulted. He was subsequently taken to the local nursing station for further evaluation and treatment.
On Wednesday, police said they identified a suspect and arrested him without incident.
The 20 year-old has been charged with assault causing bodily harm and failing to comply with a court order.
After a bail hearing on Thursday, police said he remains in custody with a future court date.