SocietyWoman allegedly stabbed repeatedly with scissors while protecting son in Melbourne CBD

A 30-year-old mother was allegedly stabbed repeatedly with scissors after a stranger reportedly punched her 10-year-old son and then attacked her on Spencer Street in Melbourne’s CBD. Three bystanders restrained and pinned down the 27-year-old man, who was arrested at the scene. The mother suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while her son was taken to hospital as a precaution.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-08-25 09:01Original