A Halifax man has been charged after allegedly forcing minors to drink alcohol.

Regional Police say the man followed two boys to a bathroom inside Halifax Shopping Centre Thursday afternoon, and wouldn’t let them leave unless they drank.

The suspect was also seen approaching young girls in the parkade.

He was arrested Friday night without incident.

He’s facing two counts of forcible confinement and two counts of administering a noxious substance.

He’s due in court Monday.