RCMP looking for 22-year-old man following bear spray, stabbing attack at Yorkton nightclub
RCMP said a 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged and a 22-year-old man is wanted following a bear spray and stabbing attack at a Yorkton nightclub early Sunday morning.
According to individuals who wished to remain anonymous, the attack took place at the City Limits Inn.
RCMP said they were called to a business around 12:40 a.m.
An investigation determined there was an altercation between a group of individuals outside the business and a man was assaulted with a knife before bear spray was deployed, an RCMP news release said.
Police said one person was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
According to RCMP, occupants of the business and surrounding area also suffered effects from bear spray.
A 21-year-old man was arrested on Monday and is facing a total of seven charges including, assault with a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and resisting arrest.
Police said he was remanded into custody and will appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on May 10.
RCMP said it is looking for 22-year-old Terran Finley, who has been charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon.
According to RCMP, Finley is about five foot nine and 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
“He has a tattoo of the word ‘stay’ on his right hand, the word ‘true’ on his left hand, a turtle and a mask on his left arm and the name ‘Finlay’ on his right arm,” an RCMP news release said.
Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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