HRP release:
On April 18 at approximately 1:20 p.m., police responded to a weapons complaint in the 500 block of Washmill Lake Road in Halifax. It was reported that a man entered an apartment building and pulled the fire alarm. It was further reported that the man may have stabbed someone.
Officers arrived and located the victim, who reported that a man threatened him with a knife while attempting to gain entry to his apartment. The victim sustained minor injuries; however, he was not stabbed.
The suspect was located in the apartment belonging to the victim. The suspect was combative and resisted arrest resulting in a conductive energy weapon (CEW/Taser) being deployed. Once arrested, he was transported to the hospital by Emergency Health Services for assessment.
Allan Robertson, 37, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of:
- Assault a peace officer
- Assault with a weapon
- Resist arrest
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
- Break and enter with intent to commit offence
