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Man charged with attempted murder in Prince Albert, Sask. stabbings

Man facing attempted murder charge after stabbing man, woman in Prince Albert, Sask. File / Global News

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – A man has been charged with attempted murder after two people were stabbed in Prince Albert, Sask. It happened Sunday afternoon in the 1400-block of 28th Street East.

Police were originally called out for a disturbance complaint. While on their way to the call, officers were informed that a man had just stabbed two people.

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Arriving officers located the suspect and took him into custody without incident.

The two stabbing victims, a 60-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man, were able to drive themselves to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

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Along with attempted murder charges, a 24-year-old man is also facing aggravated assault, possession of a dangerous weapon and breach of probation charges. His name has not been released.

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He is scheduled to make his first court appearance Tuesday in Prince Albert provincial court.

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