Multiple knife attacks hit Regina over weekend

Regina Police Service said on August 4 that officers were investigating three separate bladed-weapon attacks reported over the long weekend, with four people injured in incidents across different parts of the city. Police said the cases happened on July 31, August 1 and August 2, and that the victims’ injuries appeared non-life-threatening. The incidents took place near Princess Street and Dewdney Avenue, on the 3900 block of Rae Street, and on the 3100 block of 5th Avenue, according to a police release. Investigators said they do not believe the attacks are connected. ### Where did the weekend attacks happen? Friday, July 31, was the first of the three incidents Regina police listed in the release. At about 9:10 p.m., an adult male went to Pasqua Hospital after being slashed during an attempted robbery near Princess Street and Dewdney Avenue, police said. Officers said the suspect was riding a bicycle and fled the area. (reginapolice.ca) Saturday, August 1, brought the second reported attack. At about 11:45 p.m., officers were sent to the 3900 block of Rae Street after an adult male reported that two male suspects had slashed him with a machete, according to Regina police. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. (reginapolice.ca) Sunday, August 2, was the third incident in the sequence described by police. At about 6:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of 5th Avenue, where they found two victims — an adult male and an adult female — with stab wounds, the release said. Both were taken to hospital with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries, and a female suspect fled before officers arrived. (reginapolice.ca) ### How many people were injured? Four victims were identified in the three incidents described by Regina police. One man was hurt in the attempted robbery near Princess Street and Dewdney Avenue, one man was injured in the Rae Street machete attack, and two people were wounded in the 5th Avenue stabbing, according to the police account. (reginapolice.ca) Police did not release the victims’ names, ages or further medical details. The release said only that the injuries in all three cases appeared to be non-life-threatening. ### Do police think the attacks are linked? Regina police said investigators do not believe the incidents are connected. The release did not describe any common suspects, motives or circumstances beyond the fact that all involved knives or a machete and happened over the long weekend. (reginapolice.ca) The available details point to three different sets of allegations: an attempted robbery involving a cyclist, a machete assault involving two male suspects, and a stabbing in which police said a female suspect fled before officers arrived. (reginapolice.ca) Regina police have not announced arrests in connection with the August 4 release. ### What have police asked the public to do? Regina Police Service said anyone with information that could assist the investigations should call 306-777-6500. The service also asked people who want to remain anonymous to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online through Regina Crime Stoppers. (reginapolice.ca) CTV Regina also reported that Regina police were investigating numerous incidents involving bladed weapons over the long weekend, matching the details released by the service. August 4 is the most recent public update from Regina police on the three cases located in this reporting. The next concrete step is the police appeal for witnesses, information and any footage that could help investigators identify the suspects in the July 31, August 1 and August 2 incidents. (reginapolice.ca) (ctvnews.ca)