Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
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Sarnia man found with kitchen knives at park

A 38-year-old Sarnia man is facing weapons related charges after allegedly threatening to kill someone with kitchen knives near a weekend event Friday night.

Police were called to Centennial Park at around 11:20 p.m.

Officers said a man, who was reportedly screaming obscenities, pulled out two kitchen knives and swung them at trees while people were in the immediate area.

He then allegedly threatened to kill a person with the knives.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

He was arrested and charged with one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

The accused has since been released from police custody.

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