Winnipeg Police: 4 charged after woman kidnapped, assaulted in apartment

Four people were arrested after police said a woman was held captive and repeatedly assaulted in an apartment on Thursday.

According to police, officers were called to an apartment in the 100 block of Balmoral Street for a reported disturbance and possible assault.

Officers conducted a welfare check and a woman in her 20s “covertly” called for help. She said she had been assaulted by other people in the apartment.

Two men and two women, aged between 29 and 37, were arrested.

The victim was taken to the hospital for head and upper body injuries, and was later taken to stable condition.

Police said the victim and the four suspects knew each other. Investigators determined that the incident occurred after the victim was confronted about another issue and was forced into the apartment, where she was assaulted, held captive and robbed. The victim was able to escape, but was dragged back to the apartment, but not before a witness called police.

The four defendants have been charged with kidnapping, robbery and assault with a weapon and remain in custody.

The charges against him have not been proven in court.