A man was tackled to the ground by Queensland police during an alleged attempted armed robbery in Hermit Park, Townsville, on Wednesday, December 13. Police said the man entered a service station and threatened staff with a knife, demanding money.

This bodycam footage shows police forcefully restraining the 36-year-old before leading him away in handcuffs. He was charged with attempted armed robbery and entering a premises with the intent to commit an indictable offence. Credit: Queensland Police Service via Storyful