A conducted energy weapon was used by Saskatoon Police during an incident Thursday afternoon, when Patrol officers responded to a report of a man grabbing a woman and putting her into a vehicle on 33rd Street near Circle Drive.
Police say the incident happened around 2:30 in the afternoon.
It’s alleged a man laid down on Circle Drive before getting up and approaching an officer in a police vehicle.
The suspect opened the door and attempted to grab the officer, and that’s when the CEW was deployed.
A 25 year old was transported to hospital for treatment relating to his erratic behaviour.
Police believe he was under the influence of an intoxicant.
He is charged with assault and assaulting a police officer.
The woman was assessed at the scene for minor injuries.
The man and woman know each other.