{
  "id": 5731776,
  "title": "Man on run after allegedly attacking three people with axe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/man-on-run-after-allegedly-attacking-three-people-with-axe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T06:01:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-05/alleged-axe-attack-gippsland-victoria-police-search/107120310"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to Victoria Police, a man in his 50s is on the run after allegedly attacking three individuals with an axe in Cowies Road, Tyers. The victims include an elderly man and woman, as well as another man. The incident occurred around 12:30pm today. The victims were able to call emergency services for help as the suspect fled the scene. Both the elderly male and the second man are expected to be airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne with life-threatening injuries, while the elderly woman also sustained critical injuries and was taken to a hospital. A large-scale search is underway for the alleged offender, who is believed to be armed with an axe and a handsaw. He was last seen wearing a black-and-mustard-colored jacket and carrying a black backpack. Police advise anyone who sees the man not to approach him, but instead contact Triple Zero (000). Those with information are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.",
  "summary": "A man believed to be wielding an axe has allegedly attacked three people, including an elderly man and woman, in Gippsland and remains on the run, say Victoria Police.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}