Teen Suspects Charged In Assaults At Manitoba Addiction Treatment Centre

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Jun, 2016 11:49 AM

SELKIRK, Man. — Two teens arrested after two workers at a Manitoba addictions treatment centre were viciously attacked have been charged with aggravated assault.

Selkirk RCMP say a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy also face robbery, possession of a weapon and possibly other charges.

Jackie Healey, a Red River College student, is one of two staff members who were seriously hurt Sunday night at the Behavioural Health Foundation.

Healey was completing a work practicum at the addictions and mental health treatment facility.

Police say both of the youths remain in custody.

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