Police apprehend a 21-year-old after a terrifying night of assaults, leaving two seriously injured in a dramatic standoff.
Police have apprehended a man following two serious assaults in Caroline Springs on 31 August.
Officers responded to reports of a man behaving erratically, damaging vehicles, and wielding a machete outside a residence on Hopetoun Green around 10pm.
Upon arrival, police discovered a man and a woman with serious injuries, who were both transported to the hospital for treatment.
On the scene, officers negotiated with another man who refused to leave a nearby property. To ensure public safety, police secured the area around the residence.
The man was taken into custody after surrendering to police around 11.30pm.
A 21-year-old man from Caroline Springs is currently being held in police custody and will be questioned.
