Nunchuck-armed man arrested at Hannah Beazley's electoral office
A 56-year-old man was arrested after storming WA Minister Hannah Beazley's electoral office armed with nunchucks on Wednesday afternoon.
Police arrested a man who stormed the office of WA Minister Hannah Beazley in Victoria Park on Wednesday afternoon while armed with nunchucks. The 56-year-old arrived about 1.15pm demanding access to the minister.
No injuries were reported. Two staff were inside at the time and stayed behind a security screen as the man attempted to lean through it.
His motivations were unclear and staff could not understand what he was saying when he became escalated. Police responded within minutes and arrested him nearby in Bentley.
Beazley was not at the office and learned of the incident just before parliament resumed. No charges have been laid after police quickly responded to the incident.
- 56
- Man's age
- About 1.15pm Wednesday
- Time of incident
- 2
- Staff in office
Why it mattersThe incident reflects growing concerns about security threats to elected representatives, particularly after an independent MP was run down by a car outside her office earlier this week.
AustraliaThis is the second serious threat to an Australian MP's office in three days, raising alarm among elected officials about their personal safety.
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