A man has been arrested after reportedly wandering through Hobart’s northern suburbs while armed with a small axe this afternoon.
Tasmania Police said officers were first alerted to the incident on Main Road in Moonah around 3:45pm on Friday.
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The man was found and arrested on Elizabeth Street in North Hobart a short time later.
“No one was physically injured during the incident,” a police spokesperson told Pulse.
“The man remains in custody and investigations are ongoing.”
Police have asked anyone with information to come forward.
“Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 000301-18092026.”
