Taser fails to subdue man armed with axe in Saskatoon
A Taser failed to subdue a man armed with an axe during domestic dispute call in Saskatoon.
File / Global NewsSaskatoon police officers had to restrain a man during a domestic dispute after a Taser proved ineffective in subduing him.
Police were called to a home on Galt Court just before midnight on Monday for a report a man armed with an axe was causing a disturbance.
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He was said to be threatening people and damaging property.
Officers arrived to find the man still armed with the axe. Officers deployed a Taser after they said he refused to listen to their commands, but it failed to subdue him.
He was then physically restrained and taken into custody.
No injuries were reported.
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The 37-year-old Saskatoon man is facing a charge of uttering threats.
The use of the Taser will be reviewed in accordance with Saskatoon Police Service policy.
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