Saskatoon police’s Hate Crime Unit investigating alleged assault

The Hate Crime Unit of the Saskatoon Police Service is investigating an alleged assault from early Tuesday morning.

Police said officers were called to a hotel on Idylwyld Drive shortly after 4 a.m., for a report of a woman being assaulted by two other women outside the building.

“Upon arrival, police learned the two suspects had also made derogatory comments about gender,” police said in a statement.

Police said two women, ages 33 and 41, were arrested at the scene and now face charges of assault.

The 43-year-old victim didn’t sustain any serious injuries, police said.

“Due to the nature of the investigation, the Hate Crime Unit is continuing to investigate,” police added.