A man wielding an axe in St. John's has been scheduled to appear in provincial court on a number of charges. At 12:10 a.m. Sunday, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary was called to the city's busy downtown area, where they located the man. Police said officers had to use a Taser when the man became uncooperative and resisted arrest. The accused, 23, faces charges that include possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, assaulting a police officer and uttering threats. No injuries were sustained in the incident.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2017 10:07 UTC