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Saskatoon man stabbed while fleeing attempted robbery

A stabbed man told Saskatoon police that he was approached by two people who demanded his cellphone. File / Global News

A 30-year-old man was stabbed during an attempted robbery in Saskatoon over the weekend.

Saskatoon police were called to a business in the 500-block of 20th Street West at around 2 a.m. CT on Dec. 17. Officers found two employees providing assistance to an injured man.

He said he had been walking in the area when two people approached him and demanded his cellphone. The man told officers he was stabbed as he turned to flee.

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His injury is considered non-life-threatening.

No suspect descriptions are available.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300.

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