Violent Weekend Kenora

A violent weekend in Kenora, with police investigating at least three assaults.

In two of the incidents, OPP officers were also attacked.

On Saturday, police were called to a fight on 1st Street South.

While officers were investigating, they were confronted by a man, who tried to obstruct them.

The suspect became agitated and pulled a knife on the officers.

He was disarmed, but then tried to attack police with a broken bottle.

He then barricaded himself in a room.

The OPP were finally able to talk the man out and place him under arrest.

Aaron McDonald has been charged with obstructing police, escaping lawful custody, assaulting police and assault with a weapon.