India, May 9 -- A 25-year-old South Carolina man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home, hiding in her shower, and ambushing her with a kitchen knife while partially unclothed - a move he claimed was intended as a "prank" to "lighten the mood" following a prior argument. The man, identified as Jackson Collum Arnold, now faces charges of burglary, assault and battery, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, the Charleston Police Department confirmed. He is currently being held at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Centre, as reported by ABC News.

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Police responded to a 911 call shortly after midnight ...