SASKATOON — Saskatoon police are investigating two separate assaults that sent victims to hospital on the weekend.
In one incident, a 29-year-old man is being treated in hospital following an altercation outside a business in the 900 block of 22nd Street West.
At approximately 10:15 p.m., Sept. 19, police were called to the location following reports of a group of people fighting in the parking lot. Upon arrival, officers located the injured man suffering from multiple wounds. Witnesses reported that two men were involved in an altercation with another group of males who were in possession of a machete and bear spray. The males in the second group fled prior to police arriving on scene.
The 29-year-old victim is being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Members of the Serious Assault Unit are investigating.
In a separate incident, Saskatoon police are investigating an assault that resulted in injuries to a 20-year-old man.
At approximately 1 a.m., Sept. 20, police were called to Royal University Hospital. A male had been injured and was seeking treatment there. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the male who reported that he and a friend were walking behind some businesses in the 3100 block of Eighth Street East at approximately 12:30 a.m., when they were approached by a group of unknown males with bicycles. An altercation occurred resulting in the 20-year-old sustaining non-life-threatening stab wounds.
Anyone with information on any of these incidents is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
