Update 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016: A witness told CTV News that the assault happened at Salish House in Totem Park Residence. They said that the woman’s attacker held a knife to her throat when students went to help her. The woman’s throat was reportedly partially cut.
A woman was reportedly taken to the hospital at 11:30 a.m. this morning following an alleged assault on campus. An RCMP release confirms that her injuries are not life-threatening.
Members of the university RCMP detachment were called to the 2500 block of West Mall — Totem Park Residence — after receiving a report that a male suspect was being held pending police arrival.
Early stages of the police investigation have found that the male suspect was apprehended by another male following the alleged assault of a woman.
According to an RCMP press release, "The man is currently in police custody and police can confirm that the public is currently not at risk."
University RCMP, with support from E Division Major Crime, will continue to investigate the crime.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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