A 36-year-old man was arrested following a hostage incident involving a child in Belleville on Saturday night.
Belleville police responded to the city’s west end around 9:40 p.m. after receiving a report of screaming coming from a residence.
Officers attended the residence and observed a male holding a young child.
The male then brandished a knife before retreating into the residence and locking the door.
Police established containment around the home and around 10:20 p.m., the male exited the residence and, after a brief foot pursuit, was taken into custody.
The child was unharmed.
The Belleville man was arrested and charged with:
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Hostage taking
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Abandoning child
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Resist peace officer
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Possessions of weapon for dangerous purpose
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Assault with a weapon
He was held for a bail hearing.
