Overview

• A 44-year-old Essendon man was stabbed in the chest and neck outside Moonee Ponds Central around 4.30 pm on July 14.
• The victim, passersby and on-site security wrestled the 55-year-old Fitzroy man to the ground and held him until Victoria Police arrived.
• Victoria Police say the alleged attacker has significant mental health history and is awaiting a forensic medical assessment before interview.
• Officers contacted the Counterterrorism Command after the suspect was heard shouting “Allahu Akhbar” but found no religious or political motive.
• Patrols around Moonee Ponds Central have been increased and the victim is recovering in stable condition at Royal Melbourne Hospital