One man is in custody following an armed standoff with Saskatoon police late Saturday.
Police responded to a weapon call in the 200 block of 1st Street East at about 6:30 p.m.
In a statement, police said the caller reported a suspect was “possibly armed with a knife” and the tactical unit, canine teams and crisis negotiators responded.
Police said that a 38-year-old Saskatoon man was arrested shortly after 10 p.m. and is facing two charges of assault with a weapon.
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Police did not provide any information regarding others involved or injuries.
He is scheduled to appear before a judge on Sunday.