According to police, officers were called to the 3300 block of Fairlight Drive, in the city’s X neighbourhood, just after 11 p.m. where they found a 40-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. (650 CKOM file photo)

Saskatoon Police Briefs: 40-year-old man stabbed, man charged after fleeing in stolen vehicle

By CKOM News Aug 12, 2025 | 11:47 AM

A 40-year-old man was stabbed in Saskatoon on Monday evening.

According to police, officers were called to the 3300 block of Fairlight Drive, in the city’s Fairhaven neighbourhood, just after 11 p.m.

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“Upon arrival, they located a 40-year-old man suffering from stab wounds; he was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries,” the Sasktoon Police Service said in a statement.

“The suspect had fled prior to police arrival.”

Anyone with information on the attack was asked to contact police or make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers.

Man charged after allegedly evading cops in stolen vehicle

A 50-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle on Monday.

Police said officers spotted “a vehicle known to be stolen” on Avenue B North just before 8 p.m.

“When they attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver fled. The vehicle was located a few minutes later, abandoned, in an alley near 29th Street West and Avenue J North,” the police force explained in a statement.

“A canine track located a female and a male hiding in two separate back yards.”

Police said they determined that the man was the one behind the wheel. He’s now facing charges of dangerous driving, evading police, operating a vehicle while prohibited, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and breaching court-imposed conditions.

“He was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries consistent with a dog bite before being taken to SPS Detention,” police noted.