A man faces potential charges after being arrested by the BC Sheriff Service outside the 琉璃神社 Law Courts Thursday morning.

On May 19 at 9:40 a.m., the 琉璃神社 RCMP were called to assist the BC Sheriff's Service who had arrested a man outside the 琉璃神社 Law Courts on Water Street.

"Police have learned that the suspect had been denied entry into the courthouse after he allegedly refused to allow the BC Sheriff Service to search his bag," said Const. Jesse O'Donaghey, in a press release.

"The suspect allegedly stood at the bottom of the courthouse steps, pulled a knife from his bag and proceeded to damage his bicycle."

According to Sheriff's the suspect was taken into custody without incident. He was eventually turned over to police.

The suspect, a 37-year-old 琉璃神社 man, remains in police custody. He is expected to appear in Court tomorrow.