Man tackles suspect during sexual assault of girl under 10: RCMP
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Manitoba RCMP said a man tackled another man in the middle of a sexual assault of a young girl under the age of 10.
Pukatawagan RCMP was called to a wooded area just before 6 p.m. Tuesday after a sexual assault was reportedly stopped by a passerby.
Police said a man was out for a walk when he encountered the assault in progress. He tackled the suspect, allowing the girl to get away. The suspect then pulled a knife on the passerby.
He was also able to get away and call for help.
Police arrived and arrested a 28-year-old man.
Officers eventually found the girl at a nearby home, and she was taken to hospital in Winnipeg.
Police said the girl was walking down a path when she was attacked by a man she did not know.
He was charged with multiple sexual assault and weapons-related offences.
The charges have not been tested in court.
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