Thunder Bay Police have arrested a lone male after a weapons incident in the downtown south core on Friday night.

Thunder Bay Police have arrested a lone male after a weapons incident in the downtown south core on Friday night.

Police, in a release, say the initial call stated a lone male had been seen waving and pointing what turned out to be a replica handgun at people in the vicinity of May and Arthur streets.

A brief standoff ensured after the suspect was located in a nearby apartment. Police blocked off a portion of the downtown area while the standoff was occuring.

Police originally said they apprehended a second man, but in a second release confirmed only one suspect was arrested.

No injuries occurred, police said.