Portage la Prairie RCMP has responded to a youth that was assaulted in portage la prairie.

Police say around 10 a.m. on April 11, they received the call, saying the assault happened on the 500 block of Saskatchewan avenue west. The victim was punched before the suspect left the area.

The victim was left with minor injuries. Once police found the suspect they arrested them without incident.

The suspect faces charges of assault and was released to appear in court at a later date with imposed conditions.