Frightening moment captured on Thursday as a man scuffled with police officers at the Joe Slovo informal settlement near Port Elizabeth, South Africa. /VCG Photo

It started when the illegal structures in the area were being demolished. /VCG Photo

In a bid to stop the police from demolishing his shack, the 38-year-old man got onto the roof and hurled his six-month-old baby off. /VCG Photo

Fortunately the baby was caught by police officers standing below, and did not get injured. /VCG Photo

The man was arrested by local police, facing a charge of attempted murder. /VCG Photo