A Saskatoon police officer used a Taser on a young woman they say was in mental distress and refused to drop a hatchet early Sunday morning.
Police say the daughter carried a hatchet and did not drop it despite being asked to drop it several times.
Police say an officer Tased her when she “raised the hatchet” and police arrested her without further incident.A watch commander declined to clarify how the young woman presented the weapon and did not provide the ages of the mother and daughter. Police took the young woman to hospital for a mental health assessment and have not laid any charges.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police charge man in death of missing Calgary womanInvestigators believe Vida Smith travelled to Calgary from Chestermere, a bedroom community east of the city, to meet a friend, Kevin Barton, at a coffee shop on July 21
Read more »
The 10 best face masks from movies — from Nacho Libre to Darth VaderICYMI - The 10 best face masks from movies — from Nacho Libre to Darth Vader
Read more »
Police: Tainted alcohol kills 69 people in northern IndiaIndian police arrested 25 people on suspicion of selling tainted alcohol that killed at least 69 people this week in northern Punjab state, a police officer said on Saturday.
Read more »