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Regina police charge man with assault using homemade sword

Regina police say they have charged a 34-year-old man with assault, following an incident that took place on Sunday evening. Taryn Snell / Global News

The Regina Police Service say a man is facing several charges following an alleged weapon offence that happened on Sunday night.

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Police say the incident took place in the area of Victoria Avenue and Angus Street shortly after 5 p.m.

Two suspects reportedly approached a 45-year-old man brandishing a bladed weapon, which police confirmed was a homemade sword.

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Police say no one was injured during the altercation.

Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody.

Regina’s Travis Piapiot, 34, is facing charges that include assault with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The second suspect was arrested for public intoxication, but wasn’t charged, according to police.

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Piapot appeared Monday in Regina provincial court.

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