Multiple Injured In Knife Attack At Melbourne Shopping Centre
- A knife altercation involving around 10 individuals broke out shortly after 2:30pm at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Preston, resulting in multiple people sustaining injuries.
- The fight is reported to have been planned between opposing gangs meeting at the centre's food court, with authorities indicating the confrontation was deliberate and an act of retaliation.
- Emergency services rapidly responded with police swarming the centre, which was locked down, while shoppers evacuated and filmed the chaotic scene.
- A man in his 20s sustained serious but stable upper body injuries and was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital, while two males were arrested and charged with affray and weapons offences.
- The centre remains closed during investigation, police continue interviews and appeals for witnesses, indicating public safety concerns after the violent incident.
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