Manhunt after alleged axe attack in Victoria leaves three people with life-threatening injuries
Police in Victoria, Australia, are conducting a manhunt for a man in his 50s following an alleged axe attack in the town of Tyers. Three victims, including an elderly couple, were hospitalized with serious injuries, and authorities have warned the public not to approach the suspect.
Why it matters
This is a significant public safety incident involving violent crime and an ongoing police search for a potentially armed suspect.
Three people have been transported to hospital in Melbourne after the alleged attack in Gippsland, Victoria. Photograph: 9News Three people have been transported to hospital in Melbourne after the alleged attack in Gippsland, Victoria. Photograph: 9News Victoria Manhunt after alleged axe attack in Victoria leaves three people with serious injuries Police search for alleged attacker, in his 50s, after incident in Gippsland town of Tyers
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Three people have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an alleged axe attack in Victoria , with police still searching for the suspect.
The alleged attacker, who is known to the victims, came to an address in the Gippsland town of Tyers at about 12.30pm on Saturday, according to a spokesperson for Victoria police.
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