Saskatoon man charged with second-degree murder for Monday stabbing

A 24-year-old Saskatoon man was charged with second-degree murder in connection with a lethal stabbing on Monday afternoon.

Saskatoon police say officers were called to the 200 block of 20th Street West just before 2 p.m. after learning that a man was stabbed.

The 35-year-old victim was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

On Tuesday, police said they charged the 24-year-old man in connection with the death and for breaching a probation order.

He’s expected to appear in court on Wednesday.