Assault, truck theft under investigation in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP are investigating an overnight assault and robbery that occurred in North Battleford. 

At about 3:50 a.m. on May 25, Battlefords RCMP received a report about the incident near the intersection of Battleford Road and Railway Avenue.

Officers determined that an altercation had occurred between a group of people, during which an adult man was assaulted and his truck was stolen. He reported non-life-threatening injuries to police and was taken to hospital by EMS for further assessment. 

A short time later, RCMP located the stolen truck. A female occupant of the truck was arrested at the scene and later released from police custody without charge.