A British man has been arrested in Melbourne after allegedly attempting to grab a gun from a protective services officer on the steps of Victoria's Parliament House. The incident occurred as authorities tightened security in the wake of a shooting in Canada's parliament building.
Police said the man was walking up the steps when two officers became concerned about his conduct and approached him. It is alleged he tried to grab a gun from one of the officers, but the officer kept his weapon away, and the man was arrested immediately.
Neither the man nor the officers were injured, but an ambulance was called to take the man to hospital for assessment. Police confirmed the incident was not terrorism-related.
Victoria's Premier, Denis Napthine, said he would receive a full briefing from the police chief commissioner. He noted that the Speaker and president were satisfied with security at Parliament House, but reviews and upgrades were ongoing in light of the Ottawa incident.
