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A 30-year-old man is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow following an incident in Lyneham yesterday afternoon.
About 4pm (Saturday 29 November 2025), police were called to a disturbance at a unit complex in Lyneham.
Upon arrival, officers observed the 30-year-old man, who was wanted for an outstanding arrest warrant after he failed to appear in the ACT Supreme Court in June this year.
The man ran away from police and a short foot pursuit commenced. Police saw the man throw an object into a nearby bush outside the location, which was later identified as a large homemade axe.
The man then proceeded to scale the roof of the unit complex, where he allegedly began threatening officers.
Following police negotiations, the 30-year-old man was placed under arrest. Police searched the man and his bags, allegedly locating a meat cleaver knife and an ammunition round.
The man has been charged with possess offensive weapon, act to cause public alarm, possess knife without reasonable excuse and possess ammunition.
He is expected to face court tomorrow (Monday, 1 December 2025).