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RCMP Taser man committing indecent act in North Battleford, Sask.

Battlefords RCMP used a Taser late Saturday evening to subdue a man accused of acting erratically and exposing himself in a North Battleford business. File / Global News

Police had to Taser a man accused of acting erratically and exposing himself in North Battleford, Sask.

Battlefords RCMP received a complaint late Saturday evening that a man was displaying erratic behaviour, exposing himself to female staff, and removing his clothing.

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Officers said when they arrived at the Railway Avenue East business, the man resisted arrest and fought with them.

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A Taser was used to subdue the man and he was taken into custody.

Paramedics examined the man due to the Taser deployment and his erratic behaviour.

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He was taken to hospital for treatment and further observation.

The 44-year-old Sherwood Park, Alta., man is charged with committing an indecent act, assault, mischief, assaulting a peace officer, and resisting arrest.

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