Police say Melbourne mother and child attack was random
By The BriefBrief
Police in Melbourne said the attack on a mother and child was random. The incident occurred outside Victoria Police headquarters at lunchtime, and passers-by pulled the man from the woman as the attack continued.
WHO:Victoria Police
WHAT:Police said an attack on a mother and child outside Victoria Police headquarters was random.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 1:26 AM ET
WHERE:Melbourne, Australia
WHY:Motive not yet established.
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