A Melbourne man, identified only as James, has taken a stand against rising crime in his suburban neighbourhood by displaying his nunchuck skills. James, a resident of Cranbourne in south-east Melbourne, said he was motivated by a spate of break-ins and the theft of his puppy.
In a demonstration for A Current Affair, James performed a series of rapid nunchuck movements, though he occasionally dropped the weapon during advanced manoeuvres. He also showed an axe shaft and a wooden bat, warning intruders: 'You picked the wrong neighbourhood to mess with.'
Another local, known as Joe, has gone further by arming himself with a crossbow tipped with mercury and battery acid. Joe claimed he had used the weapon twice on intruders and once on a car, stating: 'It's not going to stop until somebody gets severely hurt.'
Both men have formed a vigilante group to patrol the area, as they believe crime is out of control. Joe said he hoped someone would die to prompt change, while James expressed confidence in their efforts, saying: 'I think we're going to be alright.'
