Man charged over attempted Vic carjacking

A man has been charged with threatening to kill another man during an attempted carjacking at a Melbourne train station.

The 28-year-old allegedly tried to steal the vehicle at West Footscray station just before 8.30pm on Friday while the victim was inside.

He yelled out for help amid a scuffle before protective service officers ran to his aid, police said.

The 28-year-old is expected to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Sunday charged with offences including robbery and making threats to kill.