Event Brief
Police say Melbourne mother and child attack was random
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Summary: 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: Aug 25, 2026 at 1:26 AM ET
WHERE: Melbourne, Australia
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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