Byron Place car park became a hive of activity on Thursday afternoon when local police arrested a 49-year-old Mudgee man.
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It is alleged at about 1.25pm a Mid-Western Regional Council ranger was performing duties in the car park when he was threatened by the man wielding a samurai sword.
Five police vehicles were immediately on the scene and the offender was arrested. The man was taken to Mudgee Police Station where he was charged with two counts of possessing a knife in a public place, intimidation, and using a weapon to commit an indictable offence. The surrounding area and a vehicle were also searched.
The 49-year-old will attend Mudgee Local Court on December 17.
As the incident occurred during shopping hours, police are asking for anyone who saw what happened to contact Mudgee Police Station on 6372 8599.
“If you saw this incident please help us rid our area of this violent behaviour, we are waiting for your call,” a police spokesman said.
