One arrested in home invasion
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A man was taken to hospital after a home invasion in Thompson involving six attackers armed with a machete and a baseball bat.
The incident happened on Princeton Drive at about 5 p.m. Tuesday. A 33-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and later flown to Winnipeg for more treatment. A 29-year-old woman suffered minor injuries, RCMP said in a news release Wednesday.
The suspects caused damage within the home and fled on foot.
Police arrested a 23-year-old local man in the area. He was charged with aggravated assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and breaking and entering. The man was remanded into custody.
More arrests are expected. Police asked anyone with information about the home invasion to contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.