Mother describes fear after CBD stabbing of her son
By The BriefBrief
Cherie Holt released a statement after an alleged unprovoked attack in Melbourne’s CBD on Tuesday. Holt says she was stabbed four times, suffering a broken leg, while her 10-year-old son was punched in the head outside Victoria Police headquarters. She called for the state government to do more to combat violent crime.
WHO:Cherie Holt
WHAT:Cherie Holt issued a statement describing her fear after an alleged unprovoked stabbing of her and her son in Melbourne’s CBD.
WHEN:Aug 25, 2026
WHERE:Melbourne CBD, Australia
WHY:Holt was reacting to the alleged unprovoked stabbing attack on her and her son, which left her injured and her son punched in the head.
