One arrested after early morning robbery

One man is in custody after an early morning robbery in North Battleford.

Officers were called to an armed robbery on 11 Ave. and 101 St. at around 6:20 a.m.

A lone male is said to have confronted the victim at a business and demanded they turn over any money they had.

The victim refused and attempted to leave the area and received a minor wound from the assailant in the process.

Police responded and found a 20-year-old man who matched the description provided by the victim. He was arrested without incident and remains in custody.

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The victim was treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The RCMP said the investigation remains ongoing and charges are pending.

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