Man facing weapons charges after pointing BB gun: Halifax police

A Halifax Regional Police car is pictured in an undated file image. (Paul DeWitt/CTV Atlantic)

A man is facing weapons-related charged following an incident involving a BB gun in downtown Halifax.

Halifax Regional Police responded to the 5500 block of Cogswell Street around 4 p.m. Monday.

Police say it was reported that a man had threatened another man with a firearm.

Officers found and arrested the suspect in the area.

No injuries were reported.

Police say they seized a replica BB handgun during their investigation.

Brad Mullen is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court on Tuesday.

The 43-year-old will face charges of:

• assault with a weapon
• careless use of firearm
• pointing a firearm
• possess weapon dangerous to public peace
• carry concealed weapon
• breach of undertaking

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