Protective Services Officers arrested a man following an alleged attempted car- jacking in West Footscray last night (17 August).
It is understood PSOs performing duties at West Footscray Railway Station responded after hearing a man call for help about 8.25pm.
It is believed the victim, a 25-year-old Glen Waverley man was sitting in his vehicle when the alleged offender approached and attempted to steal his vehicle.
The victim got out of his car and a short scuffle occurred.
PSOs quickly ran to the victim’s aid and arrested the man at the scene.
The victim was not physically injured.
The 28-year-old Yarraville man has been charged with robbery, threats to kill and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
He has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
