Saskatoon police charge man after bear spray incident at the ex
Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) have arrested a man in connection to a bear spray incident at the ex over the summer.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with assault with a weapon after the Aug. 13 incident.
SPS said the incident happened around 9:15 p.m. at the grandstands during a concert.
Investigators requested the public’s assistance for video footage.
They thank the public for the help they received.
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