Man charged after assault with a baseball bat near Northgate Mall

Regina police are laying charges against a 20-year-old man after an assault with a baseball bat near the Northgate Mall Saturday afternoon.

In a media release, police said officers were called around 2:30 p.m. to the 400 block of Lorne Street North.

When they arrived, officers said they discovered a 33-year-old man was returning to his apartment suite when he was attacked with a baseball bat.

He was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

A 20-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon.

The accused will appear in court Jan. 16, 2020.