photo credit: Saskatoon Police Service

The Saskatoon Police Serious Assault Unit is investigating an aggravated assault that happened early yesterday (Tuesday) morning.

At 6:50 a.m. police responded to reports of an unknown problem in the 800 Block of Confederation Drive.

Upon arrival, officers say they found a 17-year-old boy on his front lawn with a stab wound. He was transported to hospital with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The boy described the person who stabbed him as an Indigenous man in his 20’s, wearing a black Blue Jays hat, black Champion sweater, and blue jeans.

Police say this incident is not believed to be random in nature.

Anyone with information may assist in this investigation is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police or Crime Stoppers.