City police report a 20-year-old man from North York is facing charges after an incident involving a knife at a local bar early Saturday morning.

Police say a man approached another man and placed a knife to his throat.

The victim grabbed the knife, cutting his hand.

Employees separated the two and police were called.

The man, who is facing charges of carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a weapon and possess a weapon to commit an offence, was released with a promise to appear.