Police arrest Peter O'Ryan over alleged axe attack on family members in Victoria's east
Peter O'Ryan has been arrested and charged with intentionally causing serious injury after an alleged axe attack on his family in Victoria, Australia. The victims remain in the hospital while the accused awaits further court proceedings.
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This is a significant local crime report involving severe domestic violence and highlights the intersection of mental health issues and public safety.
Peter O'Ryan was arrested near Tyers on Tuesday night. ( Supplied: Victoria Police )
A Victorian man has been charged with three counts of intentionally causing serious injury, after allegedly assaulting his family with an axe.
Peter O'Ryan was arrested by police yesterday after being on the run for several days following Saturday's alleged attack.
Mr O'Ryan will face court on Wednesday afternoon.
Link copied Share Share article A man accused of attacking three family members with an axe in Victoria's east has been charged with multiple counts of intentionally causing serious injury and remanded in custody.
Police allege Peter O'Ryan assaulted his brother Paul O'Ryan, father Keith O'Ryan, and mother Janine O'Ryan, with the weapon before fleeing their home in Tyers on foot.
Mr O'Ryan was arrested on Tuesday night and is charged with three counts of intentionally causing serious injury.
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