Man charged with attempted murder over Rosebud tomahawk attack
A man who allegedly attacked shoppers in Rosebud with an axe has gone on a bizarre tirade after being charged with attempted murder. The 47-year-old yelled out in his first court appearance since the terrifying incident.
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A homeless man accused of a brutal tomahawk rampage at Rosebud Plaza has gone on a bizarre rant when facing court, calling it the “kangaroo court”.
Jeffrey Cardwell, 47, fronted Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with two counts of attempted murder after he allegedly attacked two men at the suburban shopping centre on the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday.
But the homeless man ignored requests to answer magistrate Greg McNamara’s questions.
Mr Cardwell did not have a lawyer representing him and Mr McNamara wanted to ensure he understood what was happening during the brief administrative hearing to set down future dates for the case.
But Mr Cardwell remained silent when prompted — only to then go on a rant and try to talk over the top of the magistrate as he spoke with the prosecutor.
“Blah, blah, blah, blah,” he repeatedly said.
He could also be heard uttering the words “kangaroo court”, a term often used to describe an unofficial court where people are tried without good evidence.
The court heard CCTV footage capturing the terrifying attack will be submitted as part of the police evidence.
No details surrounding the attack were revealed in court.
Mr Cardwell was arrested on Saturday after police swarmed the shopping complex following reports an axe-wielding man had attacked innocent shoppers about 10.15am.
Two men, aged 47 and 63, were injured and taken to The Alfred hospital, where they remained in a stable condition on Sunday night.
Mr Cardwell made no application for bail and was remanded to return to court in November.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with any information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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