A 38-year-old man has been charged after allegedly brandishing knives outside of Westfield Woden early on Saturday afternoon.
Police, following up on a report of a man was standing outside the shopping centre with knives, spoke to the man before he attempted to flee. He was arrested and a search revealed three knives in his bag.
He was charged with possessing a knife without a reasonable excuse and resisting a territory public official. Police say he is expected to face court next month.
A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun.
Questions remain over police action at Dissent Café and Bar last week, despite confirmation no crime was committed. MLA Thomas Emerson criticised the removal of the satirical posters and called for assurances it won’t happen again.
Posters seized from Civic bar Dissent under new Commonwealth hate symbol laws will be returned after police confirmed no charges will be laid.
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