A woman is in critical condition and two other individuals have been hospitalized following a stabbing incident near Dandenong North Primary School in Melbourne, Australia. Emergency services responded to a property on Woodlee Street at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
The critically injured victim is a 28-year-old woman. Two other individuals, a 26-year-old man and a 35-year-old, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the hospital. Police have stated that the injured parties are known to each other.
As a precautionary measure, Dandenong North Primary School, located directly across the street from the incident, was placed on lockdown. A Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed that no students were involved in the incident and that the school enacted its emergency procedures. The school resumed its normal schedule once authorities deemed it safe. The Department of Education confirmed that the school is providing support services to students and staff who may be affected.
Victoria Police stated that they are not currently searching for any additional individuals in connection with the stabbings and that the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact Crime Stoppers.
