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Man arrested three days after alleged axe attack leaves parents and brother

Peter O'Ryan, 48, was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly attacking his parents and brother with an axe on Saturday in Tyers, Victoria.

Why it mattersThe arrest closes a three-day manhunt and moves the case toward prosecution, clarifying what happened to a family found with life-threatening injuries.

AustraliaVictorian police's search highlights the resources required to pursue serious violent crime and the risks of weapons-based family violence in regional areas.

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Man charged after three family members injured in axe attack

Peter O'Ryan, 48, has been charged after his parents and brother were attacked with an axe.

Why it mattersA serious family violence assault has resulted in charges being laid and three people hospitalised.

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Victoria's car thefts and break-ins surge far past every other state

Victoria's home break-ins nearly doubled NSW and Queensland combined, while Melbourne topped all other capitals in car thefts.

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