In separate incidents, police arrest two people for swinging pieces of metal

Two people were arrested in Saskatoon on Wednesday for allegedly swinging pieces of metal.

In the first case, police said a 45-year-old Saskatoon man was arrested at around 11 a.m. on Wednesday after allegedly swinging a metal bar inside a store on Avenue P South, hitting merchandise and threatening a staff member before taking off.

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Police said the man was found in the area and arrested. He’s now facing charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon, and uttering threats.

The second incident happened at around 2:30 p.m., when police were called to the area of 20th Street West and Avenue I South.

“Witnesses reported seeing a man armed with a large pole, striking vehicles and swinging at passersby,” the Saskatoon Police Service explained in a statement.

“Upon arrival, the suspect was located, still in possession of the pole, in the 300 block of Avenue I South. He was taken into custody and found to wanted on an outstanding warrant.”

Police said the 31-year-old Saskatoon man is now charged with possession of a dangerous weapon.

Nobody was injured in either incident, police noted.