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Peterborough man charged with pulling a knife on a nightclub staff member

One man was charged after brandishing a knife at a George St. nightclub staff member on Saturday night.
One man was charged after brandishing a knife at a George St. nightclub staff member on Saturday night. Peterborough Police Service

A Peterborough man faces charges after police say a worker at a nightclub was threatened with a knife Saturday night.

Police say just after 9 p.m., a staff member at a George St. nightclub approached a man who was reportedly soliciting patrons for money in front of the bar.

“When the accused was asked to leave the area it was reported that the accused brandished a knife and threatened the staff member,” police stated.

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Officers were called and located and arrested a suspect in the area of Charlotte Street.

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Charles William Polson, 21, of Murray Street, is charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and two counts each of failing to comply with a probation order and with a recognizance.

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Police say he was held in custody and appeared in weekend and statutory holiday court on March 18.

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