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violent crime in melbourne cbd: stabbing at tram stop.




A violent stabbing in Melbourne’s CBD has left a man seriously injured and triggered a major police response. The incident occurred on Sunday, 27 April 2025, near a tram stop on Swanston Street, when the victim was allegedly attacked with a knife.

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Paramedics treated the man at the scene before he was transported to Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police cordoned off the area and launched an investigation, reviewing CCTV footage and appealing for witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.

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Incidents like this highlight the risks of serious injury from public assaults and knife crime. Victims may be eligible for support under the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS). Our law firm helps individuals affected by violent crime access compensation for medical treatment, lost income, and ongoing care.




 
 

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