Uncle says Melbourne CBD stabbing and punch victim visiting
By The BriefBrief
The brother of a woman stabbed in Melbourne’s CBD and her son who was punched in a random attack says the pair were in the city because they were visiting for cancer treatment. He also said people are worried about violent crime in the CBD.
WHO:The brother of the woman who was stabbed
WHAT:He said the stabbed woman and her son were visiting Melbourne for cancer treatment after a random CBD attack in which the son was punched.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
WHERE:Melbourne, Australia
WHY:He was responding to the stabbing and the son’s punching, and said the incident is adding to public concern about violent crime in the CBD.
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