An individual is facing charges after assaulting two police officers in Thunder Bay.
Officers were sent to Amelia Street West around midnight on Tuesday in response to a report about a weapon.
Someone was holding a hammer and using it to hit walls, and the individual had tried to smash a door.
The suspect was located, and officers asked them to drop the hammer.
The suspect opted to approach the officers and throw a screwdriver towards them.
Officers were able to arrest the suspect a short while later.
As a result, a 41-year-old is facing the following charges:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Assault with a weapon (two counts)
- Assault peace officer (two counts)
- Resisting arrest
- Breach of probation (two counts)
The accused appeared in court on Tuesday, and they remain in custody with a future court date.
