Arrest made after woman assaulted in prolonged attack

The RCMP logo is seen in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Manitoba RCMP has made an arrest following a violent, hours-long assault over the weekend.

Mounties said the attack happened early Sunday morning at a home in Chemawawin Cree Nation, which is about two hours southeast of The Pas, Man.

Police said a female victim was punched, kicked and struck with various weapons by a man she knew during the prolonged attack.

Mounties said the victim managed to escape and called RCMP at around 9:45 a.m. She was taken to hospital with several non-life-threatening injuries.

RCMP previously issued a warrant for Darren Lachose, a 33-year-old man. He faces numerous charges, including aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault and forcible confinement.

On Tuesday, police announced Lachose was arrested at a home on Chemawawin Cree Nation on Monday evening.

The charges against him have not been proven in court.