Arabic version: توجيه اتهامات لرجل بعد موجة مزعومة لتحطيم سيارات في بيرث

According to ABC News, a man has been charged after allegedly damaging at least 20 vehicles during a 90-minute spree before a police chase through Perth’s northern suburbs on Friday.

Police allege the 45-year-old began the incident at midday while driving a Toyota Camry. The vehicle travelled through Mount Lawley, Perth, Inglewood, East Perth, South Perth, Carine, Madeley and Duncraig.

It is alleged the man stopped the car, got out and used a metal pole to strike parked or stationary vehicles, causing significant damage. Several people were inside their vehicles at the time, but no injuries were reported. Police received numerous reports from members of the public about the alleged behaviour.

Police coordinated a cross-district response and located the Toyota Camry from the air in Perth’s northern suburbs. The man allegedly failed to stop and led officers on a high-speed chase, during which police allege he drove recklessly and on the wrong side of the road.

The vehicle came to a stop on Lilburne Road in Duncraig, where the man was arrested. The Gosnells man was due to face court on Saturday on charges including criminal damage, being armed in a way that may cause fear, and reckless driving to escape pursuit.