US EditionMelbourne shopping centre lockdown after 10 men allegedly brawl with knives
- Northland Shopping Centre in Preston, Melbourne, entered lockdown on May 25, 2025, after around 10 people fought with knives just after 2:30pm.
- The violent clash arose from a pre-organised gang meetup involving two rival groups, possibly as retaliation, according to Superintendent Kelly Lawson.
- The brawl occurred mainly in the food court, with paramedics and police responding amid chaotic scenes as shoppers evacuated and stores locked down.
- A man in his 20s suffered serious upper body injuries and was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital in stable condition, while two males, including a 15-year-old, were arrested.
- Police continue the investigation, aiming to identify additional suspects and speak with witnesses, reassuring the public this was a targeted incident without firearms involved.
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Malay Mail
AlKhaleej TodayMachete brawl at Melbourne mall sparks lockdown, teen among two arrested
MELBOURNE, May 25 — A violent brawl involving machetes erupted between rival groups at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne's north this afternoon, leaving one person hospitalised and two others — including a 15-year-old boy — under arrest. According to The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH), the clash involved around 10 individuals and triggered a full lockdown of the busy shopping centre. Panicked shoppers took cover inside stores as police swiftly…
The Sun
Shopping centre on lockdown after machete-armed gangs brawl as customers flee
A “TARGETED” machete fight in a mall left one person fighting for their life and plunged the entire shopping centre into lockdown. 10 men, including a 15-year-old, were allegedly involved in a two-team brawl with some wielding knives at the “absolutely frightening” battle in Northland Shopping Centre. A ‘targeted’ knife fight has plunged a shopping mall into lockdown Cops rushed to the scene after reports at around 2:30pm XOne person was rushed …
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