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Man spits at Prince Albert police officers during arrest

Police say an intoxicated man tried to spit on officers during his arrest in Prince Albert, Sask. File / Global News

Prince Albert police say an intoxicated 19-year-old man tried to spit on the officers arresting him on Wednesday.

Officers were initially called to a disturbance at a home in the 100-block of 29th Street West.

The man, who police said has a history of violence, was found intoxicated in a bedroom. He was on conditions to not consume alcohol.

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Police said he physically resisted and attempted to spit on two officers numerous times during his arrest.

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Additional officers who arrived at the scene helped take him into custody.

He is facing charges of resisting officers, breach of a probation order and two counts of assaulting peace officers.

The Prince Albert man is scheduled to appear Thursday in Prince Albert provincial court.

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