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Tradies restrained the suspect after police say he attempted to carjack another driver during an eight-vehicle crash, and no one else was injured.
- On Thursday at 7am, a 29-year-old man from Altona North allegedly caused an eight-vehicle collision at the intersection of Sydney Road and Bolinda Road in Campbellfield, Melbourne, before attempting an axe-wielding carjacking.
- The Toyota involved in the pile-up was stolen from Reservoir three days earlier; witnesses described the man wielding an axe before being struck by a ute during the attempted carjacking.
- Nearby tradies intervened after the man staggered down a street, tackling him to the ground and restraining him with cable ties. "It was surprising how quick they grabbed him," witness Nicholas said.
- The suspect was transported to hospital under police guard with non-life-threatening injuries. Police confirmed no-one else was injured and are seeking the carjacking victim to come forward.
- Witness Jaimie expressed no sympathy for the offender, stating, "He deserved it, 100 per cent deserved it, no remorse." Police urge witnesses with footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers.
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Man arrested in Campbellfield
Police have arrested a man in Campbellfield after an attempted carjacking. Emergency services were called to reports following reports of an eight-vehicle collision at the intersection of Sydney Road and Bolinda Road about 7am on Thursday 22 October. Officers were informed that one of the…
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left
45% Left
L 45%
C 33%
R 22%
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