A man has been arrested in Melbourne's central business district after allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old boy and stabbing a woman who attempted to intervene. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Tuesday on Spencer Street, near the corner of La Trobe Street.
The 30-year-old woman, who was with the boy, sustained a stab wound when she tried to stop the assault. Both the boy and the woman were transported to a hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Police apprehended a 27-year-old man at the scene and reportedly seized a pair of scissors. Authorities stated that the arrested man and the victims were not known to each other. Victoria Police has initiated an investigation into the alleged attacks.