Man smashes 14 windows at old railway station building with hammer

At about 8pm on Sunday 15 February 2015 a male and female, both heavily intoxicated, were present at the Old Railway Station.

It will be alleged, the male became aggravated and took a claw hammer from his bag and started to swing it around. He walked around the Old Railway Station building and smashed 14 windows with the hammer.

Police attended the scene and located the female. After inquiries were commenced, a patrol of the area, located the male hiding behind a business premises on Lester Avenue, Geraldton.

It will also be alleged, a search of his person & belongings revealed a hammer in his bag.

The male was arrested and charged with Criminal Damage. His bail was refused he appeared before the Geraldton Magistrates Court 16 February 2015.