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Youth charged in Prince Albert, Sask. assault

Youth charged in Prince Albert, Sask. assault that has left a man unconscious in hospital. Eric Beck / Global News

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – A youth has been charged after an assault in Prince Albert last month left a man unresponsive. The attack happened on May 23 in the Midtown area of the northern Saskatchewan city.

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Officers arrived in the 400-block of 5th Avenue East to find an unresponsive 18-year-old man. The victim remains in hospital and has not regained consciousness.

Police believe it was not a random attack.

READ MORE: Prince Albert, Sask. police identify injured man

A 17-year-old youth has been charged with aggravated assault and breach of recognizance. He is scheduled to appear Wednesday in Prince Albert provincial court.

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