An assault suspect was arrested in Canyon Country Saturday after he allegedly attacked a companion of his ex-girlfriend with the butt-end of a knife.

Around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, deputies responded to the 26800 block of Isabella Parkway in Canyon Country regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, according to Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

“Upon arrival, deputies learned as the victim was exiting the restroom, he was hit with the butt-end of a knife by the ex-boyfriend of a female companion,” Arriaga said.

Deputies conducted a search in the immediate area and were able to locate the suspect within one of the apartments, according to officials.

The victim was transported to a hospital after sustaining minor injuries, according to Arriaga.

Benjamin Ponce, 51, from San Fernando, was arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon, Arriaga said.

The suspect was booked into the SCV Sheriff’s Station and later released on bond, according to Arriaga.

KHTS FM 98.1 and AM 1220 is Santa Clarita’s only local radio station. KHTS mixes in a combination of news, traffic, sports, and features along with your favorite adult contemporary hits. Santa Clarita news and features are delivered throughout the day over our airwaves, on our website and through a variety of social media platforms. Our KHTS national award-winning daily news briefs are now read daily by 34,000+ residents. A vibrant member of the Santa Clarita community, the KHTS broadcast signal reaches all of the Santa Clarita Valley and parts of the high desert communities located in the Antelope Valley. The station streams its talk shows over the web, reaching a potentially worldwide audience. Follow @KHTSRadio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.