SASKATOON – A Saskatoon man is facing charges of assault and mischief after a disturbance Sunday morning. Police were called out to a home in the 500-block of Avenue J North just after 8 a.m. CT.
Officers found a 35-year-old woman who was allegedly assaulted by a man.
Police say the man then came out of the home and damaged the woman’s vehicle with a heavy jack before arming himself with a small axe.
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He then approached police.
Police deployed two Tasers in an effort to stop the man, but both were unsuccessful. He then barricaded himself inside his home.
He eventually surrendered to police.
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Police believe he was under the influence of intoxicants and was transported to hospital for treatment.
The 29-year-old man, who was wanted on outstanding warrants, is facing charges of assault and mischief.
He will appear before a justice of the peace once he is released from hospital.
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