Police arrested a man in North Belfast's Woodvale area on Monday, April 7, after he attempted to enter a property while carrying a knife and knuckle duster.

Officers responded to reports of the incident and pursued the suspect on foot. They detained him a short distance from the scene.

A search uncovered a knife, knuckle duster, and drugs on the man. He faces charges including possession of an offensive weapon.

A PSNI spokesperson stated that officers acted quickly to protect the community following the report of an armed individual trying to access the property.