A man has been charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats after an incident in Bonavista Bay which involved a group of people.

RCMP officers on routine roadside patrol in Elliston late Monday night noticed a disturbance within the group. After separating them, police learned that one of the men involved had flashed what appeared to be a knife while threatening to do harm to others.

Bonavista RCMP arrested a 29-year-old man after finding a knife in the area. He was released on conditions to appear later.

There were no injuries.