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Man charged with making threats at WA MP's office armed with nunchucks

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.

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Arrest after threats with 'nunchucks' at MP's office

A man has been arrested after allegedly making verbal threats while carrying nunchucks at the Victoria Park electorate office of state MP Hannah Beazley. Police were called on Wednesday afternoon. Officers later found the 56-year-old man in nearby Bentley, where he is assisting with inquiries. No one was injured. Ms Beazley said her staff were shaken and that her focus was on their welfare. The incident follows an alleged attack days earlier on federal MP Helen Haines outside her Victorian office, which has prompted debate about the safety of public officials.

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

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.

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Man charged with making threats at WA MP's office armed with nunchucks

Arrest after threats with 'nunchucks' at MP's office

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

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Man charged with making threats at WA MP's office armed with nunchucks

Arrest after threats with 'nunchucks' at MP's office

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