Teen arrested after threatening police officer with knife in Heerle
A 17-year-old boy was arrested Saturday night in Heerle after threatening a police officer with a knife during a chase, Omroep Brabant reported.
Police received a call at about 11 p.m. reporting a man with a knife in the Meidoornstraat in the village of Heerle, in Noord-Brabant. When officers arrived, they saw a boy who matched the description provided in the report.
According to police, the suspect ran when he saw the patrol car. One officer got out of the vehicle and chased him on foot. The pursuit continued into the Esdoornstraat.
As the officer approached, the suspect turned around and pointed a knife at the officer, police said. The officer then used pepper spray, after which the boy dropped the knife. No injuries were reported, and the officer filed an official complaint.
