Police charge man with assault with a weapon

THUNDER BAY – City police have a 31-year-old in custody following an altercation Wednesday morning.

Thunder Bay Police Service officials say a 40-year-old woman contacted police just before noon on Wednesday to report an assault.

The woman said she was visiting the man at his residence in the 600 block of South Catherine Street. There was an altercation, which resulted in her being threatened with a weapon.

The 40-year-old woman left the residence and went to a nearby house to call police.

Officers found the man walking on Moodie Street where he was taken into custody shortly after 12 p.m.

The 31-year-old man has been charged with assault with a weapon. He made an appearance in court and has been remanded in custody.