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

The Guardian — World·August 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM+2

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Man arrested after being restrained and pinned down by ‘heroic’ bystanders, Victoria police say Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast 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. Continue reading...

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