Commuters threatened by armed man at a train station during rush hour

An armed man threatened commuters with a knife at an inner-city train station during rush hour.

Police are hunting for a man armed with a knife who allegedly threatened peak-hour commuters.

The armed man reportedly entered Leederville Train Station in Perth’s inner-city about 7.30am on Monday.

He is accused of threatening multiple travellers before fleeing on foot.

A major manhunt is now underway to try and find the man, with police deploying a number of resources, including the airwing helicopter and canine squad to help their search.

A massive manhunt is underway to locate a man who threatened commuters with a knife at a Perth train station on Monday morning. Picture: WA Police

The man was last seen wearing a black tracksuit with white writing on the leg, white runners and was carrying an insulated shopping bag.

No injuries were reported.

Members of the public have been asked not to approach him under any circumstances as police believe he is armed with a knife.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers immediately.

Originally published as Commuters threatened by armed man at a train station during rush hour