A Saskatoon man is facing a number of weapons-related charges after he reportedly brandished a knife Saturday night.
Police were called to the 200 block of Underhill Way just before midnight following reports a man had threatened people with a knife.
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When police arrived, they found a non-compliant suspect reaching for a weapon while they attempted to arrest him.
Police deployed a conducted-energy weapon, and the man was taken into custody.
He was medically assessed and cleared by paramedics in detention.
The 20-year-old man is charged with possession of a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and two counts of assault with a weapon.
The deployment of the CEW will be reviewed in accordance with policy.
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