Man charged with making threats to kill on Melbourne's Bourke St
A 31-year-old man has been charged with making threats to kill in Melbourne's Bourke Street. The man allegedly contacted a media outlet in Sydney to make the threats, prompting police to increase patrols in the area. Authorities confirmed there was no broader threat to the community despite a precautionary warning issued to City of Melbourne staff.
- ▪The man was arrested at a fast food restaurant on Swanston Street while allegedly carrying a knife.
- ▪He has been charged with using a carriage service to menace, making threats to kill, and carrying a controlled weapon without lawful excuse.
- ▪The City of Melbourne sent a text message to staff advising them to avoid the area after receiving a credible warning from police.
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Man charged with threats to kill on Bourke Street in MelbourneTopic:CrimeFri 22 May 2026 at 12:44pmFri 22 May 2026 at 12:44pmFri 22 May 2026 at 12:44pmPolice increased patrols around the CBD in response to the alleged threat. (ABC News)In short:Police have charged a 31-year-old man of no fixed address with making threats to kill and making threats to inflict serious injury.They allege the man phoned a media outlet in Sydney and made threats of an incident on Bourke Street in Melbourne CBD.Police said there was no broader threat to the community on Thursday night, despite the City of Melbourne sending a text message to its staff advising them to avoid the area.abc.net.au/news/man-charged-threats-to-kill-inflict-serious-injury-bourke-st/106710338Link copiedShareShare articlePolice have…
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