Man arrested after South End residence surrounded by police

CITYnews halifax / By Dan Ahlstrand

A man has been arrested after a lengthy police operation in the south end overnight.

According to HRP, officers were called to a weapons complaint on Kent St. at about 10 p.m. Monday.

“The suspect refused to exit the residence,” police said in a news release. “Residents were removed from the area so police could deploy a sensory irritant. The man then came out ofthe residence and was arrested.”

A 37-year-old man is expected to appear in court on charges including uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.