A 40-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he walked into Toronto police headquarters and threatened officers with a knife.
Police said the incident took place on Wednesday just before 1 p.m. at 40 College St. in downtown Toronto.
The suspect allegedly entered the building brandishing a knife and began threatening officers.
Police said he was arrested at the scene. No injuries were reported.
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Hugh Carl Persad has been charged with carry concealed weapon, weapons dangerous and two counts of assaulting peace officer while threatening to use a weapon.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
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