Halifax man accused of threatening police with chemicals to stand trial

HALIFAX – A Halifax man accused of threatening police with dangerous chemicals has been committed to stand trial.

Defence lawyer Mike Taylor waived the right to a preliminary inquiry for his client Christopher Phillips, who was arrested in Ottawa in January.

Watch Below: Christopher Phillips appears in court

Phillips, who is charged with uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, is due to return to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court on Thursday to set trial dates.

He has elected to be tried by judge alone.

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Police have alleged that a cottage and a shed that the 42-year-old man owned in the Halifax area were filled with chemicals in various states of degradation.

The discovery prompted evacuations in Halifax and the Ottawa hotel where Phillips was arrested.

Phillips remains in custody.