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ACT Policing have arrested a man after he was allegedly found in possession of five knives in Dickson on Wednesday.
About 1:45pm on Wednesday (21 May 2025), police responded to reports of a 28-year-old man in possession of a knife.
Police located the man and conducted a search of him and his backpack, locating five knives.
The 28-year-old man – who was subject to a good behaviour order at the time of the incidents – is expected to be charged with three counts of breaching good behaviour obligations and five counts of possessing a knife without a reasonable excuse. He will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Friday, 23 May 2025).
The public are reminded it is a serious offence to possess a knife in public where a person has no reasonable excuse to do so. ‘Personal protection’ is not a lawful reason to carry a knife. Penalties include fines and imprisonment for up to six months.