A 36-year-old man was arrested following a hostage incident involving a child in Belleville on Saturday night.

Belleville police responded to the city’s west end around 9:40 p.m. after receiving a report of screaming coming from a residence.

Officers attended the residence and observed a male holding a young child.

The male then brandished a knife before retreating into the residence and locking the door.

Police established containment around the home and around 10:20 p.m., the male exited the residence and, after a brief foot pursuit, was taken into custody.

The child was unharmed.

The Belleville man was arrested and charged with:

Hostage taking

Abandoning child

Resist peace officer

Possessions of weapon for dangerous purpose

Assault with a weapon

He was held for a bail hearin

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