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25 August 2026

Woman allegedly repeatedly stabbed with scissors while protecting son from ‘random’ Melbourne CBD attack

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Woman allegedly repeatedly stabbed with scissors while protecting son from ‘random’ Melbourne CBD attack

Man arrested after being restrained and pinned down by ‘heroic’ bystanders, Victoria police say The alleged attacker, 27, was arrested at the scene after he was restrained and pinned down by three bystanders, according to Victoria police.

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