Man charged with choking Prince Albert police officer

A Black Lake man has been charged with choking a Prince Albert police officer after an assault in the northern Saskatchewan city.

Police were called to a hotel in the 3600-block of 2nd Avenue West early Saturday morning for a disturbance and an alleged attempted sexual assault.

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When officers attempted to arrest a man outside of the hotel, he allegedly physically assaulted an officer.

Officers said they were able to control the man and take him into custody.

The 34-year-old man is charged with choking a police officer, assaulting a police officer with the intent to resist arrest, unlawful confinement and failing to comply with an undertaking.

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He is scheduled to appear Monday in Prince Albert provincial court.

Police said the sexual assault investigation is ongoing.