Police in Saskatoon say a man was attacked by a group of five people after he tried to stop them from spraying people with a fire extinguisher. (Saskatoon Police Service/Facebook)

Man assaulted on Confederation Dr. after trying to stop fire extinguisher attacks

By CKOM News May 2, 2024 | 12:15 PM

Police say a good Samaritan was attacked by five people last week after he tried to stop them from spraying people with a stolen fire extinguisher.

While the alleged attack happened last Wednesday, police released details for the first time on Thursday.

According to police, officers were called to a gas station on Confederation Drive where they found the 42-year-old man injured. He was taken to hospital, police said, where he remains in serious condition.

“A group of five people were identified as having stolen a fire extinguisher from a business in the area and were using it to spray people as they walked,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.

“The victim tried to intervene, at which point the assault occurred.”

Police said the suspects were last seen heading northbound on Confederation Drive near Laurier Drive. While police shared a video clip showing the alleged attackers, none of them have been identified and police are asking any witnesses to come forward.

“The investigation is ongoing and investigators are asking any members of the public who may have witnessed this incident or have information about those involved to contact police at 1-306-975-8300 or submit an anonymous tip though Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.”