Man barricades himself inside house after woman assaulted in Guelph’s west end

A man has been taken into custody after barricading himself inside a house in Guelph’s west end while police were investigating an assault.

Officers were called to a home Saturday evening on Sanderson Drive for reports of a female being assaulted.

The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries, according to Guelph police.

Police said a man then barricaded himself inside and officers could be seen outside with their weapons drawn while several curious neighbours looked on.

The K-9 and tactical units were on scene along with the fire department, and Sanderson Drive was blocked off between Avra Court and Marksam Road.

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At one point officers smashed a window so they could speak with the man inside.

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The situation lasted for over two hours before the man was taken into custody.

In an update on Sunday, police said a 28-year-old man was charged with two counts of assault with a weapon.