Large Knife Pulled on Downtown Business Staff

A Grand Valley male faces charges after a staff member at a downtown business had a knife pulled on him.

Just before 1 a.m. Sunday, a male was smoking on the patio of a downtown establishment. When a staff member told the male he was not allowed to smoke there, he pulled out a large knife and poked the employee in the abdomen. The victim was not injured.

A male was located by police in the area and arrested. During a search, a hunting-style knife with a 25-centimetre blade was located and seized.

A 20-year-old Grand Valley male is charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and assault with a weapon. He will appear in a Guelph court August 1, 2023.