Winnipeg police cruiser. Photo by Northern Plains Freelancer.

Winnipeg police have arrested a suspect who was wanted in connection with a violent sexual assault on a youth.

Police say the assault occurred on December 24, in the east end of the city.

Stacy Joshua Waldner. Photo: Winnipeg police.

A warrant was issued for Stacy Joshua Waldner, 30-years-old.

He was wanted for charges of sexual assault, sexual interference, forcible confinement and uttering threats.

Waldner has been arrested and is in custody.