SIRT concludes investigation of Saskatoon police-involving injury [Video]

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has concluded its investigation into an injury sustained during an arrest by the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) last year.

On the morning of Nov. 9, 2023, the incident began with a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle on Spadina Crescent East. The prolonged high-speed incident ended when the stolen vehicle traveled over a steep embankment and came to rest in a wooded area near the riverbank.

The 37-year-old driver of the car then exited the vehicle and fled on foot toward the river. Following a brief foot chase, the suspect was arrested by police.

SIRT says during the arrest, both the suspect and several officers fell down a second embankment. The man was ultimately taken into custody by police and transported to SPS detention.

“While in detention, the man complained of pain and was transported to hospital where it was determined that he …