‘Nunchucks’ wielded by agitated man in Hannah Beazley’s office may have been drumsticks, court told

The Guardian · 10/22/2026, 12:08:11 PM

John Lawrence Smart charged with being armed in a way that may cause fear but Perth lawyer expresses concern for mental health Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man accused of making threats while armed with “improvised nunchucks” at a Western Australian MP’s electorate office could have been holding a musical instrument, not a weapon, a court has been told. John Lawrence Smart appeared on Thursday in the WA magistrates court, where his lawyer expressed concern for his mental health. He was not required to enter a plea. Continue reading...