A MAN has been charged with burglary after being arrested allegedly brandishing a crowbar and banging on the front door of a house in Hale Lane, Edgware.

The 56-year-old was arrested on Friday after the homeowner complained someone was banging on their door and making threats at about 6pm.

Police say he was drunk when arrested and that he has been charged with burglary and bailed to appear at Hendon Magistrates Court on October 19.