Woman stabbed during random Melbourne tram attack
The 51-year-old was stabbed in the neck while travelling on a tram passing through South Melbourne.
A 51-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after being stabbed on a Melbourne tram during a random attack. On Tuesday midday, the incident occurred on route 1 tram traveling on Eastern Road in South Melbourne. The assailant, a man, allegedly lunged at the woman with a kitchen knife, causing the tram to halt just off Kings Way.
Police arrived swiftly, arresting the suspect in front of numerous witnesses. Surveillance footage showed an ambulance rushing to the scene to assist the victim while police subdued the attacker. The woman, accompanied by her dog, received medical attention from paramedics before being transported to the hospital with a stab wound.
Police plan to interview a 37-year-old man with no fixed address regarding the assault on the same afternoon. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via 1800 333 000 or anonymously through www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Woman hospitalised after Melbourne tram stabbing theage.com.au
- Woman hospitalised after Melbourne tram stabbing smh.com.au
