Campbellfield, Melbourne: Tradies tackle and zip-tie masked axeman after alleged carjacking attempt
Footage has captured the moment a group of tradies restrained an axe-wielding man with zip ties.
An axe-wielding man’s alleged attempt to hijack a car on a busy Melbourne street has been foiled by a group of tradesmen.
Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Sydney Road and Bolinda Road in Campbellfield about 7am on Thursday after reports of a seven-car pile-up.
Police raced to the scene after receiving calls one of the drivers, a 29-year-old man, was brandishing an axe as he attempted to steal another vehicle.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Footage obtained by 7NEWS shows the moment a Toyota crashes into the rear end of another car, triggering the major peak-hour pile-up.
The Altona North man is then seen emerging from his car with an axe, before attempting to break into another motorist’s vehicle.
But the driver fought back and struck the alleged thief with their car, sending the man flying.
He brought himself to his feet before fleeing the scene on foot to a nearby street where a group of tradesmen took matters into their own hands and tackled the alleged offender to the ground.
Wild photos show the man laying on the ground with his wrists restrained by zip ties as the tradies waited for officers to arrest him.
He was taken to hospital under police guard for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
“The investigation is ongoing and police are yet to identify the victim and urge them to come forward,” police said in a statement.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
