3 teens in custody after machete attack in Saskatoon

A woman, 23, was attacked with a machete in a Saskatoon back alley Tuesday night and now three male teenagers are in custody.

According to the Saskatoon police, the assault happened onthe city's west side near the corner of Avenue H South and 18th Street West.

The injuredwoman made it to a nearby home and someone there called the police. She was takento hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the woman told officerstwo males attacked her.

The three who were arrested are 15, 16 and 18 years old. They have been charged with possession of a weapon.

Police seized a machete, and continue to investigate.

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