A 55 year old London man is facing several charges following an altercation with police.

Around 11 p.m. Saturday night, police were called to the area of Dundas Street East and Clarke Road for an intoxicated man causing problems.

While trying to arrest the man, he resisted and assaulted both officers.

They only received minor injuries and didn't require medical attention.

Steven Elson has been charged with being intoxicated in a public place, assault police, resist arrest and utter threats to cause death.