Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Man Arrested in Knife Incident


A man is in police custody after a woman was threatened at knife point Sunday afternoon.

OPP says the incident occurred in the area of Legion Park in Fort Frances.

Police say the woman was walking with two young children when they were confronted by a man on a bicycle who was verbally abusive and uttered threats.

He then pulled a knife and held it against the woman's neck.

She managed to escape unharmed.

The 36-year -old was arrested a short time later.

He will appear in court next month on charges of assault with a weapon and uttering threats.