Gunpoint arrest

Posted Nov 8, 2011 04:46:17 AM.

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No injuries are reported after a bizarre incident on Charles Street East in Kitchener last night.
Regional Police say they were called out just before 9 after receiving reports of an intoxicated man wandering around on the street and brandishing three large knives.
Police say the man was arrested at gunpoint.
A 46-year-old man is charged with weapons dangerous and breach of probation.

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