Violent Morning in Melbourne’s CBD: Stabbing, Tram Crash, and Assaults Leave Multiple People Hospitalized
A violent morning in Melbourne’s CBD has left multiple people injured, including a 21-year-old man who was stabbed by a teenage girl in an unprovoked attack, and two men in their 20s who were seriously injured in a car crash.
At approximately 5:30am, police responded to reports of a stabbing on Flinders Street, between Elizabeth and Queen streets. The 21-year-old victim was approached by the teenage girl, who was part of a group of 10 to 15 people. She allegedly attacked the man with a knife, causing non-life-threatening injuries. He was quickly taken to hospital for treatment. Police believe the pair did not know each other, and no arrests have been made in connection with the stabbing.
Around the same time, a car travelling west along La Trobe Street crashed into a tram stop just west of King Street. Two men, both in their 20s and occupants of the car, were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
In a further disturbing incident, police were called just after 7:30am to reports of a woman allegedly attacking two other women with a broken glass bottle. The first assault occurred at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Flinders Lane, where the woman allegedly approached a female and assaulted her. The victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for assessment.
Moments later, the same woman allegedly attacked another woman at the corner of Flinders Street and Elizabeth Street. Paramedics attended the scene to assess the second victim, who was treated on-site.
A 35-year-old woman from North Melbourne has been taken into custody in connection with the assaults. Investigations are ongoing.
The violent incidents have left the city on edge, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.
