A 16-year-old boy is in custody following a violent assault in a northern Manitoba community.

Just after midnight on Saturday, Norway House RCMP were called to a home in the Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation following reports of a suspect armed with a knife threatening to stab a young girl and any police officers who responded. 

When officers arrived at the home, the 16-year-old suspect was standing outside. He was asked to show his hands but refused and pulled out a large knife. RCMP used a taser on the suspect, which caused him to drop the knife. This allowed officers to arrest him without incident. 

The pre-teen girl did not require medical attention.

Norway House RCMP continue to investigate.