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Self-defence rejected in intruder stabbing, conviction stands

The court found Bird’s force was disproportionate despite trespassing by Ahenakew, stating self-defence requires reasonable belief and response under Canadian law.

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The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has rejected Spencer Bird’s self-defence claim in a 2020 stabbing, upholding his aggravated assault conviction and finding his response wasn’t reasonable.

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Self-defence rejected in intruder stabbing, conviction stands

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has rejected Spencer Bird’s self-defence claim in a 2020 stabbing, upholding his aggravated assault conviction and finding his response wasn’t reasonable.

·Kelowna, Canada
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Sask Today broke the news in on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
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