Man arrested after knife found at West Lakes

Source: New South Wales – News

A man was arrested after being found with a knife at a shopping centre at West Lakes this afternoon.

An eagle-eyed security guard monitoring cameras at the shopping centre allegedly spotted a knife in the man’s pocket just before 2pm on Wednesday 15 October.

Security tracked the man on camera and alerted police.

A Western District patrol approached the man, who was unaware of the recent changes in legislation.

The box cutter was seized, and the 48-year-old Port Adelaide man was arrested and charged with carry offensive weapon and breach of bail.  He was refused police bail and will appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court tomorrow.

There were no threats or injuries during this incident.

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