Man detained after brandishing nunchucks and issuing threats at WA MP's office
Police arrested a 56-year-old man who threatened staff while holding nunchucks at state MP Hannah Beazley's electorate office in Victoria Park.
Around 1:15 pm, officers responded to a disturbance at the office of state MP Hannah Beazley on Albany Highway. The suspect, a 56-year-old male, was found nearby in Bentley, still in possession of nunchucks and making verbal threats. He was taken into custody and is cooperating with investigators. No injuries were reported. The incident follows a recent attack on federal MP Helen Haines.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights growing security risks for elected officials and their offices.
How this story developed
- Oct 19 Independent MP Helen Haines critically injured in vehicle attack, suspect detained
- Oct 19 The arrested driver was transferred to Wangaratta Police Station.
- Oct 20 The suspect has been formally charged and will appear in court on Wednesday.
- Oct 20 Helen Haines, an independent federal MP, was struck by a vehicle outside her Victorian office, losing one leg and fighting to save the other. Police have charged 43-year-old Brendan Nugent with multiple offences related to the attack.
- Oct 21 A magistrate denied bail and ordered Nugent detained pending a February hearing.
- Oct 21 Both of Haines' legs were amputated following the attack.
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