Saskatoon police say charges have been laid against a man accused of injuring a boy with a kitchen knife.
Police said they were called to a home in the 500 block of Avenue H South at around 5 p.m. Sunday to deal with an intoxicated man causing a disturbance and damaging property.
While at the home, officers said the man attacked a five-year-old boy with a kitchen knife, causing minor injuries.
Police said the victim and suspect are known to each other.
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The boy was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries. There is no work on his current condition.
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Police said the 18-year-old man struggled with officers when they attempted to arrest him.
He was taken into custody and transported to hospital for what police believe to be extreme drug intoxication.
Police say the suspect is facing charges of assaulting a police officer, assault and two counts of breaching court orders.
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