A man was taken into custody following a tense police incident near Tillicum Mall in Saanich over the weekend.
According to Saanich Police, officers were called to a home on Tillicum Road near Maddock Avenue on Saturday, March 21st, in the morning after reports that individuals inside the residence had been assaulted.
When officers arrived, the suspect had barricaded himself inside the home and refused to comply with police commands. Police say the man also made threats toward officers and a knife was visible inside the residence.
Due to the escalating situation, the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team was deployed, along with the Integrated Canine Service.
Police later obtained a warrant and entered the home, where the man was safely taken into custody without incident.
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Police say they have recommended charges of three counts of assault.
