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Knife pulled at a downtown restaurant in Guelph

Police said the man was arrested after being found with pipes in each hand. While sitting in handcuffs, a 60-year-old from Guelph lunged at an officer and bit him on the leg. Guelph Police Service

Guelph police say a knife was pulled during an argument at a downtown restaurant.

Around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, officers were called to Macdonell and Wyndham Streets where police said two men were involved in a loud argument.

During the argument, one of the men reportedly pulled out a 15-centimetre knife and began gesturing with it.

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Investigators said he left the business and went to another one nearby, where he had an alcoholic beverage, and left without paying.

Officers found the accused a short distance away and he was seen wearing a large knife in a sheath on his hip.

Among the charges include possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breaching probation.

A 43-year-old from Guelph will appear in court on Oct 10.

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