Execution of warrant

(1) The warrant of apprehension may be issued and executed on a Sunday. (2) The police officer executing the warrant must, before making the arrest, inform the person to be arrested that there is a warrant for his apprehension, unless there is reasonable cause for abstaining from giving that information on the ground that it is likely to occasion escape, resistance or rescue. (3) Subject to subsection (6) of this section it shall not be necessary for the police officer executing the warrant to have it in his possession, but if he has it, he must, upon request, show it to the person arrested or to be arrested. (4) Every person arrested on the warrant shall be brought before the court as soon as is practicable after he is so arrested. 61 (5) Any police officer authorised to execute the warrant may, for the purpose of executing it, either with or without assistance from any other person or persons, break open and enter any house, building or enclosed place, if admittance cannot otherwise be obtained. (6) Where a police officer breaks open and enters any house, building or enclosed place, he must be in possession of the warrant, and before doing so he must, as far as practicable, notify his possession thereof.