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Man charged after police 'met with resistance' in Calgary parking lot

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Summary
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57% Informative

A Calgary Police Service officer on patrol observed an equipment violation on a vehicle.

The officer tried to de-escalate the situation and gain voluntary cooperation, police say.

A video clip that depicts part of the incident has circulated online, prompting a response from CPS officials.

Christopher Barron was charged with assault against a peace officer, resisting arrest and obstructing a police officer.

VR Score

43

Informative language

31

Neutral language

76

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

49

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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Time-value

short-lived