Chemawawin RCMP have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with a serious assault involving a teenager.

Police say a 16-year-old male was arrested without incident on September 30th and has been charged with aggravated assault. He has been remanded.

The 17-year-old victim was assaulted by a group of youths in Chemawawin on September 26th and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries from a machete and firearm pellets.

Three other youths were previously arrested and charged.

The investigation continues, but police say there is no threat to public safety.