Police arrest man after stand-off in Melbourne

Police have arrested a man after a burglary at a restaurant on Flinders Lane in Melbourne Wednesday morning, 15 December.

A male entered the building on Flinders Lane just after 6.30am and allegedly armed himself with a pole when police arrived.

Police negotiated with the male and eventually he was arrested without further incident.

A 48-year-old man of no fixed address is being taken to hospital for assessment.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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