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Crime·5/22/2026AI summary
Man Charged Over Bourke Street Threat, Council Defends Staff Warning
A 31-year-old man has been charged with making threats to kill and other offenses after allegedly calling a Sydney media outlet with threats about Bourke Street in Melbourne. Police increased patrols and arrested the man, who was carrying a knife, but stated there was no broader threat to the public. The City of Melbourne defended its decision to text staff to avoid the area.
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