Man arrested in Sarnia after threatening soccer players with a knife, stabbing a vehicle
A Sarnia police cruiser is seen on Friday, June 28, 2013. (Bryan Bicknell / CTV London)
A man that threatened a group in a Sarnia park playing soccer with a knife is facing charges after an incident on Saturday evening.
According to Sarnia police, an incident in Germain Park took place around 9:46 p.m., when police were called to the park for reports of a dispute.
Calls that followed indicated that the man was attempting to stab people.
By the time officers arrived on the scene the male suspect had left.
Investigation revealed that the man had approached a group that were playing soccer, and asked a 24 year old for water. The victim indicated that he didn't have any, and the suspect became agitated, threatened them, and brandished a knife.
The victim fled to his car, and the suspect stabbed the vehicle, puncturing the rear quarter panel. He then fled.
The victim was unharmed.
Officers located a man matching he description given of the suspect at a picnic table near the bathroom. The was arrested, and officers discovered a large butcher knife in his possession.
A 28-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with:
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