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A man has been arrested after reports he was acting "erratically" with a backpack, which forced the evacuation of Melbourne's Crown Casino, police have said.
Speaking outside the venue, Acting Commander David Clayton from Victoria Police said officers were called there about 3:30pm.
"They were called there in relation to a male with a backpack acting erratically," he said.
"Police responded, the area was evacuated and a short time later a 55-year-old male was taken into custody."
He said there were no injuries to the public, police or the man arrested.
"An isolated incident occurred at Crown Melbourne involving one patron," Crown said in a statement.
"The issue was resolved peacefully with the assistance of Victorian Police.
"As this is now a police matter. Crown will not be making any further comments."
People evacuated from the venue could be seen standing on the street, with police on the scene.
More to come.
Topics: police, melbourne-3000, vic
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