Man arrested for threatening taxi driver with fake gun

Man arrested for threatening taxi driver with fake gun

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More than 20 imitation and hand-made guns were found at the property on Lewis Court.

An Armadale man who assaulted and threatened a taxi driver with an imitation gun has been arrested.

Armadale Detectives have charged a 61-year-old man after the incident in Armadale on Saturday, November 23.

Police have alleged a fight broke out between the man and a taxi driver.

During the fight, it is alleged the 61-year-old man damaged the taxi and threatened the driver with what appeared to be a firearm.

During a search of a home on Lewis Court in Armadale, police located and seized more than 20 imitation and home-made firearms.

The 61-year-old man from Armadale has been charged with assault, criminal damage, and being armed in a way that may cause fear.

He appeared before the Armadale Magistrates Court on Monday.