Former AFL activist Ben Cousins has been arrested in Perth , whilst trying to break into a pagan temple in Canningvale to take photos . He also attempted to break into a second property before scaling the two - story building and fleeing from police . He is currently in Armadale Hospital undergoing a mental health assessment . Cousins underwent mental health checks after he was caught behind secure surveillance of an SAS base on March 15 . The 36-year - old was moved out of custody the next day but doctors ' remained concerned for his mental health ' Cousins was arrested the week prior for allegedly driving erratically and not driving when requested by police . He is scheduled to face the Fremantle Magistrates Court on April 8 .
Former AFL star Ben Cousins has been arrested in Perth , whilst trying to break into a Sikh temple in Canningvale to take photos . He also attempted to break into a second property before scaling the two-story building and fleeing from police . He is currently in Armadale Hospital awaiting a mental health assessment . Cousins underwent mental health checks after he was caught behind secure fences of an SAS base on March 15 . The 36-year-old was moved out of hospital the next day but doctors 'remained concerned for his mental health ' Cousins was arrested the week prior for allegedly driving erratically and not stopping when requested by police . He is scheduled to face the Fremantle Magistrates Court on April 8 .