A 56-year-old man has been charged after allegedly threatening staff at the Victoria Park electoral office of WA Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley while holding nunchucks. Police said nobody was injured, and the man was arrested in Bentley. He has been charged with making unlawful threats, being armed in a way that may cause fear and possessing cannabis. Bail was refused. Premier Roger Cook said he was appalled by the incident and is considering blocking public access to the Parliament House car park as part of new security measures.
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.
Independent MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after a violent attack that resulted in the loss of one leg. The alleged assailant, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, has been remanded in custody until February. Victorian police have charged Nugent with three offences and are considering additional charges. The incident occurred outside Haines' electoral office in Melbourne. Nugent is accused of using a vehicle to strike the MP.
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Independent MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after a violent attack that resulted in the loss of one leg. The alleged assailant, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, has been remanded in custody until February. Victorian police have charged Nugent with three offences and are considering additional charges. The incident occurred outside Haines' electoral office in Melbourne. Nugent is accused of using a vehicle to strike the MP.
