Norman Wells RCMP arrest man for 'serious assaults' on 2 people

Northwest Territories RCMP say one person has been arrested after an alleged stabbing at a residence in Norman Wells on Sunday.

In a news release Tuesday, RCMP also said further investigation found a "significant altercation" had occurred at the home and another person hadbeen shot with a crossbow and bear-sprayed. Police say both victims were transported out of the community for treatment.

Teagan Sutherland, 23, was taken into custody and charged with breaking and entering with intent, disguised with intent to commit an offence, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose,aggravated assault andtwo counts of uttering threats against a person.

At the time of his arrest, Sutherland had an active warrant for his arrest and was facing charges from an incident on Sept. 11, RCMP said.

Those charges include breaking and entering with intent,two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of being disguised with intent to commit an offence, and two counts of assault with a weapon.

Sutherland is in custody and his next court appearance is Sept. 25.

Norman Wells RCMPsay several people witnessed theevent on Sunday,and are asking witnesses to contact the detachment.