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Man, 56, arrested after allegedly threatening staff of WA MP Hannah Beazley with nunchucks

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  • WA Police have arrested a 56-year-old man after he allegedly entered the electoral office of WA MP Hannah Beazley and threatened staff with nunchucks. Police say the man was causing a disturbance outside the Albany Highway office in Victoria Park on Wednesday, around 1.15pm, and made verbal threats while holding the weapons.
  • He was arrested in Bentley and is assisting police with inquiries. No injuries were reported and no charges have been laid.
  • Ms Beazley, who was not in the office at the time, said her staff were shaken and that her focus is on their welfare.
Man, 56, arrested after allegedly threatening staff of WA MP Hannah Beazley with nunchucks
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