Pembroke man facing assault charges

A 59-year-old Pembroke man is facing several charges after an incident in Pembroke Thursday.

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP say officers responded to a call around 9 p.m. about an unwanted person refusing to leave a business.

Police say while interacting with the person, an officer was assaulted, threats were made and there was an unsuccessful attempt to disarm an officer.

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No one was injured, but police seized two knives.

The accused was charged with assaulting an officer, uttering threats and disarming an officer.

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