Werribee man, 23, arrested in dramatic Albion raid after dispute with pedestrians on Main St, Point Cook with firearm

A Mercedes driver who allegedly waved a gun at a group crossing the street was arrested during a dramatic raid in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

A 23-year-old Werribee man was arrested in Albion on March 26 following an alleged incident where he waved a firearm at two pedestrians on High St, Point Cook the previous night. Picture: Supplied

A Mercedes driver allegedly waved a gun at pedestrians crossing the street before he was arrested in a dramatic raid in Melbourne’s west.

A 23-year-old Werribee man has been charged with firearm offences and false imprisonment following an incident on Main St, Point Cook about 9pm Monday.

Police say the driver stopped suddenly at a pedestrian crossing and allegedly waved a gun at two men and a woman as they crossed.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said officers were urging the pedestrians to come forward.

On Tuesday, the Werribee man was arrested at a property on King Edward Av, Albion during a “dramatic raid”, according to locals.

Witnesses say undercover police as well as heavily-armed officers in large vans attended the otherwise quiet area before an arrest was made.

About 7 vehicle and 10 officers are understood to have attended the address.
One witness said it looked like a “movie scene” when the SWAT team arrived.

The Werribee man was remanded to appear at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on April 12.

Anyone who witnessed the Point Cook incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.