OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police in eastern Nebraska have subdued a man who refused to put down a chain saw following an alleged assault on his girlfriend.

Bellevue police used a stun gun early Tuesday on 24-year-old Michael Nordmeyer.

Officers received a report from a woman who claimed Nordmeyer physically assaulted her. Police arrived at the home and eventually went to the basement, where they saw Nordmeyer holding a chain saw. He was allegedly turning the machine on and off, and he had several self-inflicted injuries.

Bellevue police used a stun gun and subdued Nordmeyer. He was taken to Creighton University Medical Center.

The newspaper reports Nordmeyer faces several criminal charges, including assault and interference with public service. Court records do not show if he has an attorney.

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