A 32-year-old Charnwood man who was on bail for other offences, has been arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of a knife in Belconnen last night.
About 9pm last night, Sunday 23 November, police received reports of a man at the Belconnen Bus Interchange allegedly with a knife in his pants.
Police attended the location and could not locate the man.
About 9:45pm, police observed a male walking along Coulter Drive who matched the description provided in the report.
Officers stopped the man and searched his bag, locating a large hunting knife. The man stated to police he was carrying a knife in public for self-defence.
The 32-year-old man – who was subject to bail conditions and a good behaviour order at the time of the incidents – has been charged with possessing a knife without a reasonable excuse and breaching his bail conditions. He will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Monday, November 24, 2025).
The public are reminded it is a serious offence to possess a knife in public where a person has no reasonable excuse to do so. ‘Personal protection’ is not a lawful reason to carry a knife. Penalties include fines and imprisonment for up to six months.
