RCMP arrest male on multiple charges.
On June 24th around 2:00 pm, Russell RCMP received a report of an assault and robbery.
A 56-year-old male told Police that a 39-year-old male had assaulted him, threatened him, and stole some of his belongings.
While officers were on the scene, the suspect began hitting the windows of the police vehicle trying to break them. Upon attempting to arrest the suspect, he became combative. Police then tasered him so they could arrest him.
While the suspect was in custody, he damaged the cell block area which resulted in additional charges.
Michael Man, of Brandon, has been charged with multiple offences including Robbery, Assaulting a Police Officer, Uttering Threats, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Mischief. He has been remanded into custody.
RCMP continue to investigate.
