A 31-year-old man has been charged after allegedly making threats to kill and inflict serious injury to a media outlet, referencing Melbourne's Bourke Street. Police increased patrols and arrested the man, who was allegedly carrying a knife. The City of Melbourne defended sending a warning text to staff, stating it was a precaution.
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.
Police arrested a 31-year-old man in Melbourne's CBD over an alleged threat to carry out an incident on Bourke Street. The man, of no fixed address, was apprehended on Swanston Street and is being interviewed. Police stated the CBD was safe and no danger to the public.
