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Pepper spray attack on driver in Saskatoon

Driver pepper-sprayed in Saskatoon on Tuesday evening after being flagged to pull over by pedestrian. Vytai Brannan / Global News

SASKATOON – A driver in Saskatoon was pepper-sprayed Tuesday evening after he pulled over to offer assistance to a man.

The driver was heading southbound on Avenue B North near 38th Street around 10 p.m. when he was flagged by the man.

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He then pepper-sprayed the driver when he stopped and fled.

A canine track was unsuccessful in locating the suspect who is described as Caucasian, in his 20’s and wearing a black jacket.

The driver was treated at the scene by paramedics.

Police are also trying to determine the motive behind the attack.

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