Man arrested at MP's office

Police arrested a 56-year-old man after he allegedly made verbal threats while armed with nunchucks at WA MP Hannah Beazley's electoral office on Albany Highway in Victoria Park about one fifteen pm today.

Man demanded to see the MP

The man allegedly demanded to see Hannah Beazley by name and demanded access to her while brandishing homemade nunchucks. When escalated, staff could not understand what he was saying.

Staff shaken by confronting incident

Hannah Beazley said her staff were understandably shaken and upset by what took place. She said she did not know the motivation behind the incident at the time.

“I have spoken to my staff, who are understandably shaken and upset by what took place.”

Beazley concerned about heightened environment

Beazley said the incident was especially concerning due to the heightened environment following the alleged attack on Helen Haines in Victoria. She expressed concerns for her staff and their safety.

Witness heard screaming outside

Olivia Nelson, who witnessed the incident from a business across the road, said she heard screaming and went outside. She described the man as screaming and cussing, much louder than the usual crowd.

“It was scary stuff.”

Premier condemns threatening incident

Premier Roger Cook said he was appalled by the threatening incident and thanked police for their swift response. He said no one should have to face threats or feel unsafe simply for doing their job.

“No one should have to face threats or feel unsafe simply for doing their job.”

Political leaders to discuss safety

Leaders of the state's political parties are due to meet with representatives from government, police and parliament tomorrow to discuss safety issues following the attack on federal member Helen Haines.