Halifax man arrested after allegedly pointing pellet gun

A Halifax Regional Police emblem is seen on a police officer in Halifax on July 2, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan)

HALIFAX — Halifax Regional Police says a man has been arrested and charged after pointing a pellet gun at people in north end Halifax.

Just before 1 a.m. Sunday, police say they responded to a weapons call in the 2800 block of Isleville St. in Halifax.

Police say they had multiple callers reporting a man pointing a pellet gun at people while walking on the street.

HRP managed to track down the 45-year-old Halifax man, arresting him and seizing a pellet gun.

He has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Police say nobody was injured.