A youth in the Portage community is facing charges of Assault following an incident from the end of October.

Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a call at a business in the 300 block of Saskatchewan Avenue East for a disturbance on October 27 at 3:06 p.m. When officers arrived, they learned that an assault had taken place. 

The victim did not require any medical attention.

Police arrested a 16-year-old male from Portage la Prairie who faces charges of Assault.

The youth was released on conditions to appear in court at a later date.

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