Update: Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Serious Assault Unit have arrested a man in connection to the deployment of bear spray into a crowd at the Exhibition Grandstand on Aug. 13.
Following investigation, a 26-year-old Saskatoon man has been charged with assault with a weapon (x13).
Police wish to thank members of the public for their assistance in this investigation.
SASKATOON - The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating at least three incidents in which bear spray was deployed in and around the Saskatoon Ex.
The most recent incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m., Aug. 13 in a crowded public space during a concert. SPS members were already on-duty at the site and responded. Numerous people suffered minor injuries consistent with the effects of bear spray and were treated at the scene by paramedics.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact the SPS at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
