The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have apprehended a individual in Yellowknife following an incident where he menaced a security guard with a knife in the downtown area on Thursday. Law enforcement officials were alerted at approximately midday about an assault involving a knife-wielding individual at a residential building. Fortunately, the security guard was able to avoid any harm during the altercation. Despite being uncooperative, the man was eventually taken into custody with the assistance of a police canine. He has been formally charged with assault with a weapon and failure to adhere to a probation order, and is currently being held in custody.

