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Man accused of stabbing woman in Prince Albert, Sask.

Woman allegedly stabbed in the back by a man in Prince Albert who is known to her. File / Global News

A woman is recovering in Prince Albert, Sask., hospital after allegedly being stabbed by a man known to her.

Prince Albert police were called to an apartment complex in the 1400-block of 28 Street West early Wednesday morning for a possible assault.

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A man armed with a knife was said to be threatening a woman.

Officers arrived to find a 29-year-old woman with a stab wound to her back.

She was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition.

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A 23-year-old man was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault and breach of a conditional sentence order.

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He is scheduled to appear Thursday in Prince Albert provincial court.

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