St. Thomas police say they needed to use a taser on Thursday night to subdue a man with a knife at a local hospital.
According to police they were called to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) at around 8:30 p.m.
Hospital staff had cleared the area by the time officers arrived.
Police say they tried to de-escalate the situation with the 32 year old, but eventually they used a taser to subdue the suspect and take the knife.
According to police, mental health supports were later provided.
