Meat Cleaver Attack at Williams Landing Station

Police use Taser, OC spray and baton to subdue armed man at Williams Landing.

A 36-year-old man from Point Cook has been charged following a violent incident at Williams Landing Train Station on Tuesday, 6 May.

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Police allege the man assaulted a 42-year-old Point Cook man with a meat cleaver and threatened a 24-year-old woman, also from Point Cook, at around 4:30pm. Officers say the man then confronted police while still armed, prompting the use of Tasers, OC spray, and a baton to safely bring him into custody.

He has been charged with multiple offences, including assault with a weapon, assaulting police, and committing an indictable offence while on bail. The accused was granted bail and is scheduled to appear at Werribee Magistrates’ Court on 2 September.

The 42-year-old victim sustained minor injuries during the incident.

A witness to the attack has described a terrifying encounter inside the station elevator and on the concourse.

“I saw this white guy get into the elevator along with 5–6 more people. The moment the door closed, he started using racist slurs and saying things like ‘I will hit you, I will hit you and kill you all’, pointing at us one by one. He had aggressive body language and a very loud voice,” the witness said.

The group reportedly rushed out of the elevator as soon as it opened. The witness took another lift to exit the station and later saw the man running toward the bus stops, allegedly targeting members of the Indian community.

“I saw him swinging his machete at one guy – luckily he hit his bag instead of his back. That guy ran, and so did others. I was panicked and ran toward my car. I clearly saw the machete and him attacking people trying to catch the bus.”

The witness said they have been left mentally distressed.

“All those racist comments and actions are haunting me. I could be in hospital or maybe dead… I’m afraid for my and my family’s safety. I don’t see any media coverage of the incident or even our local MP commenting on such things.”

Police confirmed the weapon used in the attack was a meat cleaver, and are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.