Man halts robber with kitchen knife
An elderly man used a kitchen knife to fend off three teenagers who were trying to rob him in Albany at the weekend.
Albany detectives have charged a 15-year-old from Collingwood Park after the incident on Saturday.
Police say about 9.30pm the accused and two others males allegedly threatened a 65-year-old man with a knife and a replica firearm at a unit complex on Angove Street.
They allegedly demanded cash but the victim managed to stop them with a kitchen knife. The man caused minor injuries to the accused.
The teenager was charged with attempted aggravated armed robbery.
He will appear in the Albany Children's Court today.
Inquiries are continuing. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
