Man wielding "a block of cheese" attacks Newfoundland cop

The following is a true story. The report was published by the Canadian Press and posted on Post Media, more or less as you read it. We could have inserted any number of cheesy jokes, but we'll leave that to our readers. Ed.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary have laid charges on a "very irate male" who attacked a patrol officer with a block of cheese. 

Constable James Cadigan told the Canadian Press the attack is an example of the unexpected challenges that law enforcement faces while on duty. "It shows we can never let our guard down."

According to an RNC press release, the incident occurred during a domestic disturbance call release. In an overnight report, Staff Sergeant Justin Soo wrote, "Upon arrival, officers encountered a very irate male who then assaulted the officers with a block of cheese. The male was arrested and conveyed to the St. John’s lockup to await court,"

Police said the man was allegedly in breach of his probation. The officer who was attacked did not require medical attention, they added. The type of cheese used and the reason for the assault was not known. The man was arrested and charged with assault, assaulting a police officer and breach of probation.