Police in Regina used a taser on a 42-year-old man who refused to drop two butcher knives.

According to police, officers were sent to the 5000 block of 2nd Avenue N. around 1 a.m. CST Saturday to respond to a call about a man who was causing a disturbance.

They said they found a suspect, outside, holding two large butcher knives.

He was told to drop the knives, but ignored that instruction.

An officer then used his Taser and the man was safely taken into custody without further incident. As part of the policy when using a Taser, EMS took the suspect to the hospital for an assessment.

Police said the suspect is now facing a weapons charge.

He was released and has a court date set for Dec. 14.

Regina police issue news releases every time they use a Taser. As well, their policy is to have each use reviewed by their use of force committee. They also report all uses of force to the Saskatchewan Police Commission, an oversight body independent of the Regina Police Service.