Australian man arrested in Jordan over imitation pistol
SingTao · 2 SOURCES1 day ago2 MIN
Summary
Police were called late on September 30 after a suspicious man was seen near a back alley off 213 Shanghai Street, allegedly carrying an object resembling a pistol. A nearby bar operator later reported that the same man had entered a bar at 192 Temple Street with the suspected weapon-like item, prompting a larger police response. Officers located and arrested the 36-year-old Australian man inside the bar, and seized what was described as a suspected imitation Glock-style air pistol. He was first arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm, and was later also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after allegedly damaging property while being held at Yau Ma Tei Police Station.
Key Points
- Police received the first report at 10:14pm on September 30 about a suspicious man near a rear alley outside 213 Shanghai Street
- A bar person-in-charge then called police, saying the man had entered a bar at 192 Temple Street carrying a pistol-like object.
- Responding officers wore ballistic vests and helmets, while Counter Terrorism Response Unit personnel were also deployed to the scene.
- Police arrested the 36-year-old Australian man inside the bar and seized a suspected imitation Glock-style air gun.
- During detention at Yau Ma Tei Police Station, he allegedly became agitated and damaged a wall and a smoke detector.
Why It Matters
An imitation firearm report in a busy nightlife area can trigger a high-risk police deployment because officers and bystanders may not be able to distinguish a replica from a real gun in real time. The case also shows how an initial public-order incident can quickly expand into additional alleged offences once a suspect is taken into custody.