A man has been charged after allegedly wielding weapons in Hawthorn yesterday afternoon.
Police responded to reports of a man walking along Burwood Road carrying an axe and sledgehammer about 4pm.
It is alleged the man smashed a parked vehicle with the weapons before continuing along the street.
No one was injured.
The man was seen entering a building on Burwood Road prior to police arriving one scene a short time later.
Officers entered the building and spotted damage to a hallway and doors, alleged to have been caused by the axe and sledgehammer.
It is alleged the man struck a wall with the axe in police presence.
The officers moved in and arrested a 29-year-old Hawthorn man.
He was charged with criminal damage, possess dangerous article, behave in riotous manner and possess drug of dependence.
He will face Melbourne Magistrate’s Court later today.
