A man was taken into custody after allegedly pointing a gun in a downtown Winnipeg nightclub.
Winnipeg police say just before 1 a.m. Saturday they responded to a club in the 400 block of Main Street for reports that a man had pointed a gun at security staff.
According to a press release, officers learned the man was kicked out of the bar because of his aggressive behaviour and, once he was outside, pulled out a handgun and waved it around. No shots were fired.
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A short time later, officers found the suspect near Garry Street and arrested him. Police also found and seized a replica BB gun.
A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with numerous weapons offences. He was held in custody.
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