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Saskatoon police officer assaulted during foot chase

A man fleeing from Saskatoon police had to be treated for dog bites after being tracked down by a police dog. File / Global News

A Saskatoon police officer was assaulted while trying to arrest a man during a foot chase.

Patrol officers had been called to a home in the 200-block of Avenue O South early Sunday morning after members of the air support unit (ASU) spotted a suspicious vehicle outside the home.

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The people inside the vehicle were watched as they entered the home and as patrol officers responded, ASU saw one man flee through the front door.

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A ground officer gave chase and a struggle ensued.

The officer was struck in the face and the man continued to flee. The officer did not suffer any serious injuries.

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The fleeing man was caught by a police dog and arrested.

He had to be treated for dog bite wounds.

The 29-year-old man is facing charges of assaulting a police officer, breach of probation and breach of recognizance.

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