ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- Police in Newfoundland say officers used a stun gun to subdue a man accused of wielding an axe in downtown St. John's.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says the axe-wielding man was tasered during a confrontation with officers shortly after midnight Sunday.
They say the 23-year-old man was not injured during the incident.
Police say the suspect is scheduled to appear in court today.
The man faces charges including possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer.
