BlackburnNews.com file photo of Caesars Windsor. (Photo by Jason Viau)BlackburnNews.com file photo of Caesars Windsor. (Photo by Jason Viau)
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UPDATE: Police Officer Stabbed At Caesars Windsor

A Windsor man is facing charges after an off-duty police officer was stabbed at Caesar's Windsor.

The Windsor Police Service says on Saturday just before midnight, an off-duty officer who was contracted to work at the casino was asked by security to assist with a "disorderly" man who was allegedly pulling fire alarms.

When the officer tried to escort the man out, police allege the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the hand. Still working to arrest the man, the officer had to use a taser to subdue the suspect.

Michael A. Knapp, a 50-year-old man from Windsor, is now charged with assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, uttering threats, aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a dangerous weapon, and causing a false fire alarm.

The officer was treated in hospital and underwent surgery Sunday morning. He has since been released from hospital and is recovering at home.

-With files from Jake Kislinsky

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