Man slashed in random attack at Saskatoon bus stop
A man suffered stab wounds to his face and back during a random attack Tuesday evening at a Saskatoon bus stop.
Police said it started when a man approached a group of people at a bus stop in the 1300-block of 20th Street West and became verbally aggressive.
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He then began swinging a knife, striking a 63-year-old man near his mouth, temple and shoulder before knocking him to the ground.
Police said it started when a man approached a group of people at a bus stop in the 1300-block of 20th Street West and became verbally aggressive.
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When the injured man tried to leave, the attacker allegedly followed him and tried unsuccessfully to steal his backpack.
The suspect then fled on foot.
A 63-year-old man was taken to Royal University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
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Police are searching for a man in his late 20s, five-foot five with a muscular build, short dark hair and clean-shaven. He was wearing a black hat, black pants and a yellow bunny hug.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
With files from Global’s Meaghan Craig