Police respond to weapons complaint GO#19-107543

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On July 29 at approximately 7:10 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a 911 call from the 6000 block of Edinburgh Street, Halifax. The caller reported a man who had threatened a woman with a machete in a residence. A 22-year-old Halifax man was located and arrested by police without incident.

The victim was not injured. The suspect and victim were not known to each other. The victim was visiting the residence. The weapon was recovered by police.

The suspect will appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face charges of uttering threats to cause death, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, failing to comply with a probation order and breach of recognizance.