Knife-wielding man arrested in Midland

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A man wielding a knife was arrested in downtown Midland.

Police were called to the area of Nelson and Robert streets on Wednesday at 6:46 p.m.

There they found a man with a knife making verbal threats to people in the area.

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Police say the man was arrested and after being brought to a cell, he destroyed property inside the room.

A 35-year-old Midland man was charged with:

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purposes
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
• Mischief under $ 5,000
• Being intoxicated in public place

The man was held for bail court and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.