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16 June, 2023

Two to face knife charges

Two Lake Eacham men have been charged after they allegedly threatened two people with a knife at an accommodation premises in Vernon Street, Atherton.


Two Lake Eacham men have been charged after they allegedly threatened two people with a knife at an accommodation premises in Vernon Street, Atherton. 

The incident occurred on 4 June about 9pm. Police will allege they threatened two people with a knife and then stood out the front yelling obscenities at residents before being arrested by police.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with one count each of entering premises and committing an indictable offence, threatening violence, committing public nuisance and using a carriage service to menace or harass. 

A 39-year-old man has been charged with one count each of entering premises and committing an indictable offence, serious assault of a person over 60, committing a public nuisance, possessing a knife in a public place and obstructing police. 

Both men are expected to appear in the Atherton Magistrates Court on 13 July.

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