WA Police have charged a 44-year-old man after he allegedly broke into a woman's house and threatened her with a pair of scissors overnight.
The incident occurred around 7:40pm, when the woman awoke to find the man in her Perth home threatening her with a pair of scissors.
Several police units arrived on the scene and commenced a search of the apartment complex and surrounding area.
Information was received from a nearby resident that a man may have entered what is believed to be an empty apartment.
Officers attended the apartment and located the 44-year-old man, who was taken into custody.
He now faces a string of charges including one count of aggravated home burglary and commit, common assault, and being armed in a way that may cause fear.
He was refused bail and is due to appear in the Perth Magistrates court today.
Pop-up ice skating rink glides back into Mandurah for winter school holidays
Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor sits down with local business owners in Mandurah
Police search for missing man last seen leaving Rockingham Hospital
West Aussies urged to be on high alert after surge in winter house fires
New $3.4 million boardwalk to be constructed at Lake Clifton thrombolites
City of Mandurah rolls out new tactile bin lids, accessibility stickers to support residents with low vision
Driver dies in hospital after Australind crash
Welfare concerns for woman with dementia last seen in Cooloongup
Charges laid over fatal West Coolup crash
