UPDATE: Man faces charges after attacking cars in West Rocky
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UPDATE, 10.20PM MON: A man is facing charges after allegedly creating a public disturbance in West Rockhampton yesterday afternoon.
About 2.15pm, it is alleged a 28-year-old Emerald man had attacked multiple cars driving by the intersection of Jardine and Eton St.
He is expected to be charged with one count each of commit public nuisance and possession of a knife in a public place.
He is due to appear at Rockhampton Magistrates Court on September 25.
UPDATE, 2.30PM: A male suspected of creating a public disturbance in West Rockhampton has been located on Eton St by police.
Emergency services rushed to the intersection of Jardine and Eton St just after 2pm this afternoon following reports the man had attacked multiple cars driving by.
It is unconfirmed at this time whether he has been taken into police custody.
No members of the public were harmed during the incident.
INITIAL: Police are currently responding to reports of a man armed with a baseball bat creating a public disturbance in West Rockhampton.
Initial reports around 2.15pm suggest the suspect began vandalising public property at the intersection of Jardine and Eton St.
It is understood he has also attempted to attack multiple cars passing by.
More to come.
