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.
Officers were called and located and arrested a suspect in the area of Charlotte Street.
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.
Police say he was held in custody and appeared in weekend and statutory holiday court on March 18.