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Ode to Frankston musical talents
A STRIKING display of a Frankston pianist performing is on show at the Frankston Arts Centre. Andrew Farrell first started playing on a pianola gifted to him by his grandparents. He went on to study classical piano, and has been performing ever since. A shot of Mr Farrell playing has been included in the Life is Music photo exhibition at the Frankston Arts Centre. The exhibition features photographs taken between 2017 and 2019 of performers playing at Frankston Music Festival events. Festival past director Robert Thurley said “there are some iconic pictures and they draw the energy that was on display. There were memorable performances. We can enjoy the great moments of the festival in these photographs.” Mr Farrell said “I love performing for people and meeting new people. I’m excited every time I’m off to a gig. I can’t wait to get to the next gig. You let your hands go on the piano. I am singing as well and it all comes out.” The exhibition has moved online due to COVID-19. For more information visit www.thefac.com.au or phone 9784 1060. MUSICIAN Andrew Farrell at the Frankston Arts Centre. Picture: Supplied
Second arrest over officer assault Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A MAN has been charged over the assault of two police officers in Langwarrin earlier this month. A policewoman was allegedly punched in the face during the
incident, which occurred as police inspected a stolen car on Aqueduct Road on 8 June. A man and a woman allegedly approached the officers and attempted to get into the car before a fight broke out. The man allegedly tried to grab a firearm and threatened to kill the police officers. He also allegedly encouraged the woman to get into the
car and run the officers over. Capsicum spray was allegedly used on police during the incident. A 41-year-old Langwarrin woman was arrested at the scene, but the male offender fled. The following week, detectives arrested a 40-year-old Langwarrin man. He was charged with over 60 offences including assault police, theft of
motor car, handle stolen goods, drug offences, and bail offences. The man was arrested at Mont Albert. A man and woman he was with were also arrested and charged with theft of motor car, handle stolen goods, possess proceeds of crime, and traffic offences. The Langwarrin man was remanded in custody to appear at the Frankston
Magistrates’ Court on 16 June. The woman involved in the alleged incident was charged with reckless conduct, resist police, theft of motor vehicle, possess dangerous article, possess drugs and other charges and was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 22 November.