A man has been charged with attempted murdered after a 57-year-old man on a motorized wheelchair was attacked on Sunday.
At around 7:35 a.m. CT, Saskatoon police officers were called to an assault in progress at Spadina Crescent and 23rd Street East.
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Police said the man was exercising with his dog when he was pulled from his wheelchair, threatened and violently assaulted.
He was taken to Royal University Hospital with multiple head injuries and is listed in critical condition.
Police said a foot pursuit with a 25-year-old man ensued and he was arrested in the downtown area shortly after. He is facing charges of attempted murder, uttering threats and breach of a court order.
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The accused is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon provincial court on Monday morning.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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