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ABC News
4 days ago
- ABC News
Moonee Ponds shopping centre stabbing not being treated as terrorism, police say
Police believe a random stabbing outside a Melbourne shopping centre was related to mental health issues rather than terrorism. A 44-year-old man was stabbed in the chest and neck outside Moonee Ponds Central shopping centre on Homer Street at about 4:35pm on Monday after getting into an argument with a 55-year-old man. Police said the pair did not know each other. The victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment after helping to restrain the man until police arrived. He was helped by passers-by and shopping centre security. After police arrived, the man shouted a phrase that prompted officers to call in the counterterrorism unit. "This phrase was used after he was in custody, we do not believe the phrase was used during the offending," Acting Inspector Raj Tillekeratne said. Acting Inspector Tillerkeratne said the man had an extensive history of minor offending and mental health issues. Investigators were waiting for an assessment by the Forensic Medical Officer before interviewing the man. Acting Inspector Tillerkeratne said police were still investigating what the pair were arguing about. He praised the bravery of the victim and passers-by who performed the citizen's arrest. "[The victim] is quite lucky. It could have easily have been worse than what really occurred."
News.com.au
4 days ago
- News.com.au
Citizen's arrest after stabbing outside Melbourne shopping centre
Bystanders have performed a dramatic citizen's arrest after a man was stabbed outside a Melbourne shopping centre, restraining the alleged attacker until police arrived. Emergency services were called to Homer Street in Moonee Ponds about 4.35pm on Monday following reports of an altercation between two men. It is understood the men were seen arguing before one allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the other in the neck and chest. Police said civilians restrained the alleged attacker until police arrived and arrested him. The other man was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Witness Liam Clifford told 7News the man appeared to start saying Allahu Akbar once restrained by police. 'He was calling it over and over again, he just wouldn't stop – I think it was in response to getting tackled,' he said. 'It was scary. You don't normally see this stuff happen in Moonee Ponds so it was pretty confronting.'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Major Melbourne shopping centre is rocked by ANOTHER stabbing as cops race to the scene
A man has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed outside a Melbourne shopping centre. Emergency crews were called to Moonee Ponds Central in the city's northwest about 4.35pm on Monday. More to follow.
News.com.au
08-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Moonee Ponds 1930s home smashes price hopes
Two families went toe-to-toe in a bidding war over a Moonee Ponds home with its own poolside studio and outdoor kitchen, pushing the price more than $250,000 past its price guide to claim Melbourne's top auction result of the weekend. The property at 4 Blair St had $2.65m-$2.85m price hopes but soared to $3.105m under the hammer, as fierce competition erupted between two families over the five-bedroom home. Built in the 1930s, the clinker brick residence combines original character features with updated family luxuries, including multiple living areas, a teen retreat, dual driveways and manicured gardens. McDonald Upton Essendon auctioneer Milo Rasinac said the home was always going to draw big interest, but the auction confirmed it. 'There wasn't a comparable property in that tightly held Moonee Ponds pocket,' Mr Rasinac said. 'This one was different, and that's exactly why we took it to auction. 'Just doing a set price (guide) just wouldn't have done it justice.' Mr Rasinac said the buyers, two families, pushed well beyond their budgets in pursuit of the rare offering. 'They absolutely fell in love with it and went hard,' he said. Key features included a solar-heated saltwater pool, fully self-contained outdoor pavilion with kitchen and bathroom, and off-street parking for four cars, all behind secure electric gates. Inside, the main home features stone flooring, top-end appliances, leadlight windows, and four skylights in the upper retreat. A terrazzo porch and decorative ceilings nod to its 1930s origins, while the modern layout suited growing or extended families. The McDonald Upton Essendon auctioneer said the home didn't need to be a new build or an architecturally redesigned showpiece to get the price that it did. 'It wasn't a new build or an architecturally redesigned showpiece, but it didn't need to be,' Mr Rasinac said. 'It was immaculately kept, move-in ready and full of character. That's incredibly rare on a block this size in Moonee Ponds.' The agent praised the seller for her attention to detail in preparing the home for sale. 'Full credit to seller, she absolutely nailed it,' he said. 'She took it to another level, and that effort translated directly into the result.' Mr Rasinac said while the home's design and versatility impressed, its location was the ultimate clincher. 'The layout, the lifestyle appeal, all big drawcards. But the location? That's what gave it the wow factor,' he said. 'This was triple-A, no question.' Set near the Maribyrnong River, Queens Park and major schools including PEGS and St Columba's College, the home also offers easy access to Puckle St shops, cafes and trams. Mr Rasinac said activity had already spiked since the new financial year began. 'In just the past week, inquiry has jumped 30 to 35 per cent,' he said. 'The market is gearing up to surge. My advice to buyers? Don't wait, or risk chasing it once it's taken off.'
News.com.au
27-06-2025
- News.com.au
Cops search for mystery man after alleged ‘unlawful' assault on Melbourne replacement bus
Police have released an artist's impression of a man wanted for questioning over the alleged assault of a teenage girl on a replacement bus in Melbourne. In a statement, Victoria Police said police allege the 17-year-old girl caught a replacement bus in Maribyrnong about 4.15pm on May 8 when she was allegedly approached by a man. It is further alleged the man 'produced a silver pointed object and placed it in front of her chest'. 'As the bus was travelling towards Moonee Ponds it is alleged a man approached the girl,' a Victoria Police spokesperson said. 'Investigators have been told the victim and man got off the bus on Ascot Vale Rd but he did not approach the girl again.' The Transit Crime Investigation Unit has continued to appeal for information into the incident – releasing a digitally-generated image of the man they believe may be able to assist with their inquires. He is perceived to be Middle Eastern in appearance, between 40-50 years of age with a broad build, dark eyes and a strawberry blonde/brown scruffy beard. He was wearing reading glasses with a thin gold frame.
