Manitoba First Nations Police Services (MFNPS) are investigating a home invasion from last Wednesday in which one man was physically assaulted.
The MFNPS responded to a 911 hang-up call on Center Road in Sandy Bay First Nation on January 5.
MFNPS Officers attended to the scene and located a man with facial injuries who had also been sprayed with bear spray.
It was reported that multiple suspects entered the home and assaulted the victim; the suspects had firearms and used bear spray upon entry.
The suspects lit a fire before fleeing the scene. The fire was then quickly extinguished. EMS was requested for the occupants. The victim was treated on scene.
Police are actively investigating this matter and are seeking the public's assistance for information regarding this incident.
If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to get in touch with MFNPS Sandy Bay Detachment at 204-843-7700 or MFNPS TIPS line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or email TIPS@mfp.ca.