A man who was armed with a knife on a tram in Melbourne has been charged with armed robbery, false imprisonment, threats to kill and assault. 9News
Terrifying vision shows a man allegedly armed with a knife and threatening to kill a female passenger on a tram in"Shoot me now! Shoot me or I'll kill her," a man can allegedly be heard yelling in the footage filmed yesterday.he 57-year-old man has been charged with armed robbery, false imprisonment, threats to kill and assault.
Police allege the 57-year-old man robbed a 7-Eleven on Collins Street before boarding the route 48 tram at the corner of Collins and King streets at 8.25am. It's alleged the driver locked the man inside the tram to assist police officers, who were getting into position outside. The man, of no fixed place of address, was then Tasered by police, who took him into custody once the doors were opened.Tamara Janjic was among the passengers on board the tram and said she was "terrified", especially when the man allegedly started making threats to kill."I looked at a passenger next to me, tried to mimic what he was doing, just backing slowly away.
Yarra Trams have thanked police for acting so quickly, while also praising the driver for their actions.Continue reading
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