A person has jumped into the Swan River during a dramatic foot chase in Perth on Friday.
Police allege the person fled when officers confronted him outdoors a constructing on Hay Avenue.
Authorities had attended the scene about 11.10am after public stories “two suspicious males” have been making an attempt a break in.
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One of many males aged in his 30s was taken into custody on the scene, however the different ran, based on the police.
Witnesses noticed the person operating by way of Elizabeth Quay with officers in pursuit.
Police allege he then pulled out a knife earlier than leaping into the water.
Water Police and the TRG have been known as in and the standoff ended peacefully.
The person in his 30s was nonetheless in custody Friday night.
The investigation is ongoing.
