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Saskatoon police deploy CEW to stop suspect in alleged knife incident

Saskatoon police used a conducted-energy weapon on July 29 during the arrest of a man alleged to have threatened others with a knife. File / Global News

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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