Bern police used a rubber bullet and a taser to arrest a man who was smashing car windows with an axe.
He threatened police with the axe and a knife when confronted. He failed to back down even when an officer pulled his gun.
The 51-year-old was first knocked back with a rubber bullet and then tasered before being handcuffed.
A woman with him was also arrested. The police say the man’s psychological condition is being assessed.
Italian investigators visit Valais police
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Crime drops, but falls are uneven
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Move to charge for ER access
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Calls for stricter tests for elderly drivers
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Paléo sells out in 19 minutes
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Cold snap stops spring
Forecasters warned us that it will happen - a cold front swept through the country yesterday afternoon.
