Police have seized multiple weapons after arresting a 50-year-old man for assault.

Jeffery Reid of Trinity Bay North was arrested May 23 as a result of an investigation by Bonavista and Clarenville RCMP. Police executed a search warrant at his residence and seized a number of items, including various firearms and swords.

Reid was held for a court appearance to face the following charges:

• Assault with a weapon
• Uttering threats
• Pointing a firearm
• Unsafe storage of a firearm.

He was released by the court on multiple conditions and will appear in court at a later date.

The investigation is continuing.