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Man charged after weapon incident in Kitchener

Staff at a downtown health centre were allegedly threatened by a man who was armed with an expandable baton
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A man is facing several charges following a weapon incident in Kitchener.

It happened at a health centre located in the area of Duke Street West and College Street, around 5 p.m. Thursday.

Staff were allegedly threatened by a man who was armed with an expandable baton. 

A suspect was arrested in the area shortly after police received word about the incident.

A 36-year-old man has been charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and breaching a release order. 

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

No one was injured.

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