A 35-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly chased liquor store staff with a knife and bit one of the employees.
Saanich Police say at around 9 a.m. on May 26, a man walked into a liquor store in the 3200-block of Shelbourne Street and was told to leave by employees.
Police say the man then became angry and began physically assaulting one of the employees, then, when another employee tried to intervene, the man violently bit him.
Police say the man then brandished a large knife, threatening both employees with it before eventually leaving the store.
Officers found the man, a 35-year-old, hiding in some nearby bushes and took him into custody without further incident.
Saanich PD says the knife was found discarded nearby and was seized. They also say the man is known to law enforcement.
He is facing charges of assault causing bodily harm, breach of conditions of not to possess weapons, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
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