Saskatoon Police are investigating following an incident where a 9-year-old was assaulted while playing soccer in a park over the weekend.

On August 1, 2026 at around 7:15 p.m., police were called to the 100 block of Haverstock Crescent for a report of a man assaulting a youth at a playground.

Arriving officers learned that three children were playing soccer in a park when a man joined them. Shortly after, the man approached one of the youth, A 9-year-old male, before the child got on his bike and began to ride away. The man then chased the child and hit him. The suspect then fled the scene.

The suspect was described as a man with a shaved head, around 6 feet tall, with a larger build and was wearing a green shirt and dark pants.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident that may be able to assist in the investigation is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.