Three people arrested in sexual assault and unlawful confinement case

Three people — including a 13-year-old girl — are facing charges after a 21-year-old woman was allegedly unlawfully confined, assaulted and sexually assaulted.

Police said officers were called to a home on Witney Avenue North at about 9 a.m. Tuesday, but when they arrived, they were not able to get inside or contact anyone in the house.

Officers ultimately surrounded the home with the Tactical Support Unit and Crisis Negotiation Unit, and asked the public to avoid the area. An armoured vehicle was parked in front of the home and several officers were seen outside with their guns drawn.

After about a half-hour, police said officers “were able to safely remove the victim from the area.” She was taken to hospital for further assessment, police said, but her injuries appeared to be minor.

Ultimately, police said, three people were arrested and charged.

A 33-year-old man was charged with sexual assault, assault, unlawful confinement and uttering threats, a 20-year-old man was charged with assault and unlawful confinement, and a 13-year-old girl was charged with unlawful confinement.