Police respond to dramatic scenes as four males armed with hammers and gardening shears cause a stir in Point Cook.
Police have arrested a teenager after reports of an affray in Point Cook on 18 December.
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Officers responded to reports of four males armed with hammers and gardening shears running through the Point Cook Town Centre around 3:15 pm. An off-duty police officer in the area apprehended one of the males on Main Street, while the other three fled on foot through the Woolworths underground car park.
Despite a thorough search involving several police cars and the police air wing, the remaining suspects were not located.
Police confirmed that no one was injured during the incident. Gardening shears and a hammer were seized as part of the investigation.
A 16-year-old boy from Werribee is set to be interviewed by police. The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV or dashcam footage, or other relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
