Man known to visit Barrie, Midland arrested on Canada-wide warrant

Alex John Daka, who is wanted by police on a Canada-wide arrest warrant, can be seen in this undated photo. (Ontario Provincial Police)

Provincial police say a man wanted for breach of parole has been arrested on a Canada-wide warrant.

OPP say Alex John Daka was arrested on Monday afternoon, hours after police issued an appeal to the public for information about his whereabouts.

He is currently serving a four year sentence for assault, aggravated assault, mischief and uttering threats.

Daka is known to frequent the Barrie and Midland area.