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Teenage girl assaulted by suspect in Prince Albert, Sask.

Prince Albert police are investigating after a teenage girl was assaulted in the south end of the city Saturday night. Eric Beck / Global News

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Police are investigating after a teenage girl suffered a cut to her face in Prince Albert, Sask. Saturday. Officers were called around 10:50 p.m. to the 3600-block of 2nd Avenue West for a weapons call.

A 16-year-old girl who had been assaulted by a suspect armed with a weapon was found. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.

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Parkland Ambulance paramedics tended to the teenager’s injuries and she was taken to hospital in good condition. Police say her injury is minor, but will likely require stitches.

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A suspect description is not available at this stage in the investigation.

Police say the incident involved a group of people.

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