Police had been referred to as to Motto Drive in Coolaroo simply earlier than 6pm yesterday following reviews an armed man was behaving erratically exterior the Hume Islamic Youth Centre.
Officers tried to intercept a white Toyota SUV within the automobile park, earlier than the motive force received out of the automobile wielding a knife, police stated.
Cell phone footage confirmed police tackling the person to arrest him after he was tasered.
Bystanders appeared to kick the person whereas he was on the bottom, with one pushing a purchasing trolley in the direction of him.
The alleged weapon, which 9News understands was wrestled from the person, was seen within the video.
A 43-year-old Craigieburn man has been interviewed by police over the incident.
No fees have been laid.
Police don’t consider the incident was religiously motivated.
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