A Peterborough, Ont., man was arrested after reportedly brandishing a knife against a group of people in a vehicle on Monday night.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 8:50 p.m., officers responded to a motorist who said a pedestrian had walked in front of their vehicle and had become aggressive toward other passengers in the vehicle.
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Officers arrived at an area near Monaghan Road and Romaine Street where they learned the man had allegedly brandished a knife at the group, kicked the vehicle several times, and then taken an item from inside the vehicle before fleeing on foot.
Police searched the area and found the man a short distance away. Officers also found a knife nearby.
Police determined the man was wanted on a warrant.
The 22-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, theft and mischief both under $5,000, and failure to comply with release order to not possess any weapons.
He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Tuesday.
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