RCMP arrest two following violent encounter

Portage la Prairie RCMP arrested two people after an altercation became violent.

Police say on June 5th, at roughly 1:10 a.m., they received a report of the two men who were both from Portage, having a dispute before turning violent. The police then showed up and were able to arrest both of them.

A 30-year-old man was arrested and faces the charge of Mischief Under $5000, while a 20-year-old man faces charges of Assault with a Weapon.

Both men were released to appear in court at a later date.