A man reported to be waving a sword and a knife “in a threatening manner” in downtown Victoria on Saturday faces charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon, resisting arrest and breach of a release order.
Police were called about 4 p.m. Saturday and located the suspect in a busy area near the 800-block of Yates Street.
A Taser was used when the man resisted arrest.
“The suspect, while still armed, continued to resist arrest until eventually officers were able to bring him into custody with the assistance of additional responding members,” police said in a statement.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries and released back into police custody. A bail hearing was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
Police ask any witnesses to come forward. Call Victoria police at 250-995-7654, extension 1, or Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
