A Peterborough, Ont., man is facing assault and weapons charges following an incident Wednesday morning.
Around 8:15 a.m., Peterborough Police Service officers responded to a reported disturbance in the area of McDonell and Bethune streets. Officers learned the suspect who was brandishing a knife and a brick had confronted an individual.
Police say one officer initiated a gunpoint arrest while another officer drew their conducted energy weapon.
The 43-year-old man complied with the officers’ demands and he was taken into custody without incident.
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He was arrested and charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and one count each of assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief under $5,000.
He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later Wednesday, police said.