Police taser rock thrower in Saskatoon

Saskatoon police used a taser on a man throwing rocks at vehicles on Monday.

In a news release, police said around 6 p.m., a 29-year-old man was observed by patrol officers throwing large stones at vehicles — including a patrol car — at the corner of Idylwyld Drive and 25th Street.

When officers approached the man, he pulled out a knife. After he ignored orders to drop the knife, an officer used a taser to subdue the man.

The suspect was taken to hospital as a precaution and police say he will face charges.