A local youth is facing charges after an altercation involving a knife at a St. Thomas park Saturday evening.
Police were called to the scene following reports that a young victim had been threatened by an older male youth armed with a knife. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim and a parent, who reported that the suspect had approached the youth, brandishing a knife and attempting to start a fight.
The suspect was quickly located within the park and arrested for assault with a weapon. A search following the arrest uncovered a large flick-style knife, which is classified as a prohibited weapon.
The youth was transported to police headquarters and later released to his parents under a youth undertaking. He has been charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon.
Written by: myFM News
