Charges laid in morning assault on Spadina Crescent

Police have charged a 25-year-old man in connection to a vicious assault  in downtown Saskatoon Sunday morning.

A 57-year-old man in a motorized wheelchair was reportedly attacked and threatened as he was out walking his dog near Spadina Crescent and 23rd Street around 7:30 a.m.

Police said the 25-year-old suspect was arrested after a brief foot chase and charged with attempted murder and uttering threats.

The 57-year-old man was taken to hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

The suspect is due to appear in court Monday morning.