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A Saskatoon man who allegedly used bear spray on a police officer was hit with a Taser in response Thursday morning.
According to police, officers were dispatched at about 10:15 a.m., to the 1100 block of Avenue W North for a call about a domestic disturbance involving a man who was wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police said when the officers arrived, the man was seen leaving the area. When he was confronted by police, the man allegedly pulled out a can of bear spray and used it on one of the officers.
A Taser was used to take the man into custody, police said.
The 28-year-old man was charged with assaulting a police officer with a weapon, carrying a weapon dangerous to public peace, unauthorized carrying of a concealed weapon, and failing to comply with court-imposed conditions.
Police said the officer suffered minor injuries due to exposure to bear spray. The police service will review the use of the Taser in accordance with department policy.