Police say a Vernon man who allegedly threatened youths at a basketball court, while also producing a knife, is in custody.
The incident, according to Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, occurred just before 10 a.m. Friday at Oval Park in Lumby.
There, police say the man allegedly produced a knife during a courtside argument.
RCMP added that approximately 30 youths were there at the time of the incident, but that no one was physically injured.
“After receiving the call, a North Okanagan RCMP front-line officer was at the park within minutes, where he took into custody the 28-year-old suspect male and seized two knives from his possession,” said Const. Kelly Brett.
“This is relatively a safe park and area for the youths to play in Lumby, and the RCMP is commending the youths for vacating the area immediately when the alleged knife was produced.”
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Police said further investigation revealed the man had two outstanding warrants for previous weapon charges.
They added the suspect remains in custody and is facing possible charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats and possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.