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Man runs through traffic on 22nd Street during foot chase with Saskatoon police

A Taser was deployed when the man turned back towards Saskatoon police officers, but it was ineffective. File / Global News

A man is in custody after running through traffic on a busy street during the dinner hour on Wednesday in an effort to avoid being caught by Saskatoon police.

Officers called to a disturbance at a home in the 200-block of Avenue X North encountered man with an outstanding warrant for break and enter.

Police said he brandished a box cutter and then led officers on a foot chase.

A Taser was deployed when the man turned back towards officers, but it did not stop him.

The foot chase continued across 22nd Street West before the man was arrested.

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Police said there were times during the chase when the man threatened to harm himself.

The 29-year-old Saskatoon man is charged with assaulting a police officer with a weapon, and breaching an undertaking.

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