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

The Guardian Australia - Australia News · 25 August 2026 at 7:01 pm

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 A mother has been taken to hospital after allegedly being repeatedly stabbed by a stranger while protecting her 10-year-old son during a “random attack” in Melbourne’s CBD.

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

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