Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Friday night sending one man to hospital in serious condition.

On November 8, 2023 shortly after 10:00 p.m., police were called to the 300 block of 2nd Avenue South for a report of an injured person who had been stabbed in the leg.

Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old man suffering from injuries consistent with a stab wound. Paramedics arrived on scene shortly after and transported the man to hospital with what were believed to be life-threatening injuries.

Upon further investigation, it is believed the stabbing took place near the intersection of 20th Street East and 1st Avenue South.

The suspect had fled the scene prior to police arrival and the Saskatoon Police Serious Assault Unit (SAU) is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.