A Yarrawonga man was arrested and charged after allegedly threatening people at knifepoint at Norton Street on Monday.

Sergeant Trevor Schultz of Wangaratta police said officers attended the area around 11am following reports of a man displaying threatening behaviour with a knife.

Sgt Schultz said the 45-year-old was heavily intoxicated and police drew tazers in an effort to get control of the situation.

The tazers were not discharged and police were able to apprehend the alleged offender at the nearby train station.

Multiple witnesses saw the incident occur from nearby residences and public places, with a fast and large police presence observed.

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The 45-year-old was charged and bailed and was set to face Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on a later date.