A man chased after a Halifax woman and yelled sexual comments at her early Wednesday, leading police to make an arrest.

At about 4 a.m., the woman was making her way home to Charles Street when the man started following her. He ran at her, so she fled. The man yelled sexual comments at her, police say.

The woman made it home and called police. Officers soon arrived and found a 28-year-old man near her home who matched the description of the man harassing her.

The man was arrested on charges of trespass by night and breaching court orders. He's in police custody.

Police hope anyone who saw or heard the incident will call them at 902-490-5020 or via Crime Stoppers.