A conducted energy weapon was used by Saskatoon Police during an incident Thursday afternoon, when Patrol officers responded to a report of a man grabbing a woman and putting her into a vehicle on 33rd Street near Circle Drive.
Police say the incident happened around 2:30 in the afternoon.
It’s alleged a man laid down on Circle Drive before getting up and approaching an officer in a police vehicle.
The suspect opened the door and attempted to grab the officer, and that’s when the CEW was deployed.
A 25 year old was transported to hospital for treatment relating to his erratic behaviour.
Police believe he was under the influence of an intoxicant.
He is charged with assault and assaulting a police officer.
The woman was assessed at the scene for minor injuries.
The man and woman know each other.
Police Say Man Lays Down On Circle Drive During Thursday Incident
Sep 3, 2020 | 5:32 PM