Officers from the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) charged two men after observing an alleged assault.
Officers say they were patrolling in the 100 block of Avenue S South at 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 9, when they saw a man assaulted by two men.
“Before officers could exit their vehicle, the two suspects fled the scene but were located a short distance away,” the release read. “During their arrest, one of the suspects spit in the face of a constable. Upon search of their persons, property stolen from the victim and a knife were found.”
Both men were charged with aggravated assault and robbery. Additionally, the 29-year-old man has been charged with obstructing police, assaulting a police officer, and breaching his court-ordered conditions.
Police say the 19-year-old man has also been charged with possession of a weapon while breaching court-ordered conditions.