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Police seize imitation gun, charge youth in Melfort Fair incident

Police were called to the Melfort Fair Friday evening after receiving a report of a man armed with a gun. File / Global News

A teen is facing multiple charges after a gun incident at the Melfort Fair.

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Police were called to the fair Friday evening after receiving a report a man was on the fairgrounds armed with a gun.

Melfort RCMP said an altercation took place between a man and three women, but no shots were fired and no injuries reported.

Three persons of interest were identified and taken into custody. Police were searching for a fourth person, but believed there was no risk to public safety.

A gun was seized and police said it was an imitation firearm.

A 15-year-old Tisdale boy is facing 10 charges, including use of a firearm in the commission of an offence, careless use of a firearm, and pointing a firearm.

His name cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear Tuesday in Melfort provincial court.

Melfort is roughly 160 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon.

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