Police in Western Australia have taken a man into custody following an incident at the Victoria Park electorate office of state minister Hannah Beazley. Authorities were called to the scene on Wednesday afternoon after reports that a man was causing a disturbance and making verbal threats toward staff members. According to police reports, the individual was in possession of nunchucks at the time of the confrontation.

The arrest occurred on Thursday as part of the ongoing investigation into the disturbance. No injuries to staff were reported in the incident at Beazley’s office. This event has drawn heightened public attention due to its proximity to a separate, more violent incident involving federal independent MP Helen Haines. Earlier in the week, Haines was hospitalized with severe injuries following an alleged attack outside her own electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria. While the two incidents are geographically and legally distinct, the timing has prompted renewed discussions regarding the safety and security of politicians and their staff in their local offices.