Man charged after allegedly pointing fake gun at shoppers outside ...
A man has been charged after allegedly carrying a fake gun and pointing it at shoppers outside a Melbourne shopping centre.
7news.com.auRecent coverage about Dandenong Plaza is focused on a police incident involving an imitation firearm or fake gun near the centre. Reports say a 30-year-old man was arrested and charged, and police increased patrols afterward.[1][5]
A separate earlier report from December 2025 also covered a similar imitation-firearm scare at Dandenong Plaza, with no injuries reported.[5]
What was reported
- A man allegedly brandished a fake gun near Dandenong Plaza, prompting a police response.[8][1]
- The man was arrested and later released on bail according to one TV report.[1]
- Police said there were no injuries in the earlier December incident.[5]
Recent angle
The most recent items I found are dated April 20–21, 2026 and appear to be the current news cycle around this incident. If you want, I can also summarize the December 2025 incident separately or look for broader Dandenong Plaza updates.[1]