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Man charged with kidnapping in northern Alberta domestic violence case: RCMP

An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)
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A Grande Prairie man has been charged with kidnapping after an assault on Sunday.

Police got a report of a man dragging a woman on the ground by her hair in Muskoseepi Park.

Officers responded to the park and found the woman with non-life threatening injuries.

A man was arrested nearby after a short foot chase.

Mounties say the incident is believed to be a case of domestic violence.

The 44-year-old suspect faces several charges, including assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, mischief, kidnapping and assault.

He is scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie court on Oct. 10.

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