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Officer assaulted during traffic stop in Niverville, RCMP say

A 51-year-old man from Niverville has been charged with assaulting a police officer, uttering threats and resisting arrest. Global News

A man is facing charges after Manitoba RCMP say an officer assaulted was during a traffic stop in Niverville.

Police say a male driver quickly became aggressive with the officer after he was pulled over on 6th Avenue South around 2 p.m. April 7.

They say things escalated when the driver was told he was being arrested for uttering threats.

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Police allege the man began resisting arrest and fighting with the officer, which led both men onto the highway.

A passerby stopped and helped the officer get control of the suspect. Police say the officer suffered minor injuries in the alleged assault.

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A 51-year-old man from Niverville has been charged with assaulting a police officer, uttering threats and resisting arrest.

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