22 year old Burnie man, Sean Edwin William Lyall appeared in the Burnie Magistrates Court at 11.15am today via video link on a number of charges that include:

Attempted Carjacking x 2

Assault x 4

Destroy Property x 2

Create a common nuisance

Unlawfully use dangerous article in a public place

The charges relate to a series of incidents that occurred on Friday 9 October 2015 in the Brickport Road and Mooreville Road area in Burnie.  Police alleged that Lyall entered or attempted to enter three (3) vehicles in an attempt to get transport to a location.

The incident occurred between 1pm and 2pm in the Mooreville Road area.  A man was taken into custody by good Samaritans after he allegedly used a metal star picket to smash two (2) windscreens on vehicles that were stopped in traffic on Mooreville Road,” said Detective Sergeant Paul Bryan.

“No one was injured during the incident.  The people in the cars were unknown to the man who has been arrested.”

“Police would like to reassure the community that this was a one off incident.”

Police would like to talk to any witnesses that haven’t already been spoken to police by asking them to contact the Burnie CIB on 64777291 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.