Mother stabbed seven times shielding son from random attack
A 46-year-old woman suffered seven scissor wounds, a broken leg and a busted eye protecting her 10-year-old son with a brain tumour from a 27-year-old attacker outside police headquarters in Docklands on Tuesday.
Why it mattersThe incident demonstrates how bystanders, including Brian Bradley, can intervene to stop violent crime, even outside a police station.
AustraliaCommunity safety concerns in Melbourne CBD have been raised, and the story underscores the real risks families face in Australian cities, even when seeking medical care.
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