Woman stabbed in Melbourne CBD in broad daylight | ABC NEWS

A shocking vision of a random knife attack in Melbourne’s CBD has prompted Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin to back his federal counterpart Sussan Ley’s comments that Victoria was becoming Australia’s crime capital.
“People are starting to fear that this is genuinely what Victoria is becoming,” he told ABC Radio Melbourne.
“There’s too many things now that it’s no longer just a coincidence that we’ve got the odd bit of crime. We’re actually at the stage now where violent crime is dominating airwaves.”
The incident, which happened about 7.40am on October 2, left a 36-year-old hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries.
Footage of the incident from CCTV cameras was obtained by media organisations and published on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Premier Jacinta Allan described the incident as “absolutely sickening”.
“My thoughts and support go to the victim and her wider family who are also supporting her at what is no doubt an incredibly difficult and traumatic time,” she said.
“It was a shocking, brazen act of violence that has no place on any street in any town.”

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