Medicine Hat Police Service charge youth in weapons incident

The Medicine Hat Police Service has charged a 17-year-old following a weapons-related incident in the Southeast Hill area of Medicine Hat on April 20.

Police received reports that a male was allegedly threatening others in the area with a machete.

Following an investigation, one youth was arrested without incident and faces charges including carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and assault with a weapon.

The youth has been released from custody on conditions and is scheduled to appear in youth court on May 25.