Overview

• Four people were wounded in Thursday’s attack near the Ratina shopping centre and remain hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
• The 23-year-old suspect, who has a history of violent offences, was arrested without resistance at the scene carrying a knife.
• In interrogation, he said he selected victims at random, claiming “all humans are enemies” and that “everyone is stalking” him.
• Authorities have ruled out terrorist or racist motives and are investigating four counts of attempted manslaughter, with charges subject to revision.
• A court hearing to determine pretrial detention is set for July 7 as police continue probing the motive and circumstances.