Man charged after allegedly wielding axe and sledgehammer

A man has been charged after allegedly wielding weapons in Hawthorn yesterday afternoon.

Police responded to reports of a man walking along Burwood Road carrying an axe and sledgehammer about 4pm.

It is alleged the man smashed a parked vehicle with the weapons before continuing along the street.

No one was injured.

The man was seen entering a building on Burwood Road prior to police arriving one scene a short time later.

Officers entered the building and spotted damage to a hallway and doors, alleged to have been caused by the axe and sledgehammer.

It is alleged the man struck a wall with the axe in police presence.

The officers moved in and arrested a 29-year-old Hawthorn man.

He was charged with criminal damage, possess dangerous article, behave in riotous manner and possess drug of dependence.

He will face Melbourne Magistrate’s Court later today.

Senior Constable Paul Hogan

Media Unit

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