A 27-year-old man attacked a 10-year-old boy with scissors on Spencer Street near La Trobe Street on Tuesday, also stabbing a woman who tried to intervene.
Why it mattersA daylight assault on a child in a public city area raises immediate concerns about safety in Melbourne's CBD.
AustraliaThe attack occurred in Victoria's central business district, affecting public safety in one of Melbourne's busiest pedestrian and shopping areas.
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