Knife-wielding man shot dead by police

Police said the 34-year-old allegedly confronted and threatened officers on arrival, with 33-year-old male officer struck with the knife but protected by his operational vest.

A Taser was used but proved ineffective before police shot the man.

The police officer was not injured.

A critical incident team from the state crime command's homicide squad will investigate the circumstances of the shooting and the probe is subject to an independent review.