Notorious Aust criminal 'Chopper' Read arrested

Notorious criminal turned artist and author Mark "Chopper" Read has been arrested after allegedly being involved in a street fight in Melbourne.

It is believed he was approached by another man with an axe in a street in inner-suburban Collingwood about 11am local time.

It is believed both men suffered minor injuries. Read has spent time in jail for assault, armed robbery and kidnapping and is linked to murders.