Man under police custody after allegedly stabbing two people at Woolworths
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In a disturbing turn of events that has left the local community reeling, violence unfolded near a Woolworths supermarket in Berwick, Victoria.
The sudden outbreak of violence is a stark reminder that, despite our best efforts to maintain a sense of security, unexpected dangers can lurk around even the most mundane corners of our daily lives.
Around the middle of the day on Sunday, 11 August, at approximately 12:30 PM, passersby were thrust into a scene of chaos as two individuals were allegedly stabbed in an unprovoked attack on Lyall Rd.
The tranquillity of a routine shopping day was shattered when witnesses reported a man ‘behaving erratically’ before the alleged assault took place.
The victims, one man in his 20s who suffered serious injuries to his upper body and another who sustained superficial wounds, were both rushed to The Alfred Hospital.
The quick response of emergency services ensured that both men were in stable condition upon their arrival at the medical facility.
In a display of bravery and community spirit, bystanders intervened to restrain the alleged attacker, holding him until law enforcement officers arrived at the scene.
The swift action of these individuals likely prevented further harm and is a testament to the courage that can emerge in the face of adversity.
The suspect, whose motives remain unclear, is now in police custody.
‘The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated,’ Victoria Police said in a statement.
‘It is not believed parties are known to each other.’
As the investigation continues, police are asking anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
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In a disturbing turn of events that has left the local community reeling, violence unfolded near a Woolworths supermarket in Berwick, Victoria.
The sudden outbreak of violence is a stark reminder that, despite our best efforts to maintain a sense of security, unexpected dangers can lurk around even the most mundane corners of our daily lives.
Around the middle of the day on Sunday, 11 August, at approximately 12:30 PM, passersby were thrust into a scene of chaos as two individuals were allegedly stabbed in an unprovoked attack on Lyall Rd.
The tranquillity of a routine shopping day was shattered when witnesses reported a man ‘behaving erratically’ before the alleged assault took place.
A man allegedly stabbed two people at a Woolworths store in Victoria. Credit: 7NEWS Melbourne / Twitter
The victims, one man in his 20s who suffered serious injuries to his upper body and another who sustained superficial wounds, were both rushed to The Alfred Hospital.
The quick response of emergency services ensured that both men were in stable condition upon their arrival at the medical facility.
In a display of bravery and community spirit, bystanders intervened to restrain the alleged attacker, holding him until law enforcement officers arrived at the scene.
The swift action of these individuals likely prevented further harm and is a testament to the courage that can emerge in the face of adversity.
The suspect, whose motives remain unclear, is now in police custody.
‘The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated,’ Victoria Police said in a statement.
‘It is not believed parties are known to each other.’
As the investigation continues, police are asking anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
