RCMP are investigating an assault reported at the Hamiota Health Center.
Police say early Tuesday morning a 26 year old man, a patient in the facility, confronted two nurses. The man from Birdtail assaulted one nurse with a weapon and then locked both nurses in a room.
He then fled the scene.
The suspect was later apprehended in a stolen vehicle on Highway 83.
The woman was treated for non life threatening injuries. Police are continuing their investigation.