A 40-year-old man has been arrested following an attempted break and enter in Halifax Monday night.
Halifax Regional Police say a bystander in a vehicle witnessed the man attempting to break down the front door of a residence on School Avenue by ramming it with his shoulder.
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The witness then yelled at the suspect causing him to approach with a beer bottle in one hand and a knife in the other.
The witness then backed away in his vehicle and contacted police.
Police arrived on scene and arrested the man without incident.
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The man is charged with attempt break and enter, possession of weapons dangerous and assault with a weapon.
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