‘Nunchucks’ wielded by agitated man in Hannah Beazley’s office may have been drumsticks, court told

Key points

• A man accused of making threats with improvised nunchucks at Hannah Beazley's Victoria Park electorate office has been ordered to remain in custody for medical assessment. John Lawrence Smart faces charges including being armed in a way that may cause fear, making an unlawful threat and possessing cannabis.
• His lawyer said the 56-year-old may have been holding musical percussion sticks rather than a weapon. Police allege he raised one implement above his head while demanding to see the politician.
• No one was injured. WA Premier Roger Cook said discussions on upgrading security for parliamentarians are under way.