Australian man arrested after suburban tank rampage

MELBOURNE, July 14 (Reuters) A man appeared in court in Sydney today after taking an armoured personnel carrier on a rampage through the city's western suburbs in which he destroyed six mobile phone towers, Australian media reported.

Suburban Mt Druitt police Chief Inspector Guy Haberley said the 45-year-old man had been arrested on his way to damaging a seventh tower, according to News Ltd.

''He continued to destroy mobile tower communications sheds by crashing through the perimeter fence and colliding with structures, causing significant damage,'' Haberley was quoted as saying.

The charges included malicious damage, break and enter, predatory driving and driving in a dangerous manner.

Australian radio reported the man did not apply for bail during the court appearance, and the case was adjourned until Monday.

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