Man arrested following incident at home in Knoxfield in Melbourne’s east
Police have arrested a man following a five-hour stand-off at a home in Melbourne’s east with canine units, armed officers and armoured vehicles all at the scene on Saturday.
Victoria Police confirmed they were at the property on Anne Rd in Knoxfield as part of an “ongoing investigation”.
The have now arrested a man who allegedly pointed a firearm at a police officer in Box Hill South on Friday.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The saga began when officers spotted an allegedly stolen black Honda on Station St about 3.30pm on Friday and pulled alongside it at a red light at the intersection of Eley Rd.
An officer got out of the police vehicle and the man driving the Honda allegedly picked up a firearm and pointed it at the officer, then fled the scene.
Nobody was injured in that incident and the 52-year-old Heidelberg West man was arrested about 2.30pm on Saturday following a major police operation.
He suffered a dig bite during the arrest and was taken to hospital under police guard with non-life-threatening injuries.
7NEWS understands the man was not allowed to be at the home at which he was arrested, and the homeowner, a family member, departed when he arrived.
He will be interviewed at a later stage.
