Myles Sanderson has been arrested by Melfort RCMP in connection to a series of stabbings over the Labour Day long weekend. (Image: RCMP)

By David Opinko

RCMP take Saskatchewan stabbing suspect into custody

Sep 7, 2022 | 4:10 PM

MELFORT, SK – RCMP say Myles Sanderson, a suspect in a deadly stabbing rampage northeast of Saskatoon over the weekend, has been taken into custody near the town of Rosthern.

The arrest happened at approximately 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

The Dangerous Persons Alert that was issued by Melfort RCMP over the Labour Day long weekend has been cancelled.

Myles Sanderson’s brother, Damien, was also a suspect in the stabbings but was found deceased on Monday, September 5, 2022, near one of the crime scenes.

According to RCMP, there is no longer a risk to public safety relating to this investigation.

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