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Red Deer RCMP charge 6 people in hotel assault

Red Deer RCMP have charged six people after interrupting an aggravated assault in a room at the Aladdin Hotel.

Police say the victim was being held in the room against his will and suffered a number of injuries.

He was treated at the scene and released.

Police later seized edged weapons, a rifle and a small amount of drugs from the room.

Four men and three underage females were taken into custody, although one of the girls was released without charges.

The suspects are facing a number of charges including forcible confinement, aggravated assault and robbery.

The investigation is ongoing, and police ask anyone with information to contact 403-343-5575 or Crime Stoppers.