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Many Injured After ‘Deliberate Car Attack’ in Melbourne

December 21, 2017
Credit: Mohamed Khairat/@khairatmk/Egyptian Streets

At least 14 people were injured after an individual driving an SUV hit pedestrians outside a central train station in Australia’s Melbourne. According to police, two people have been arrested in relation to the incident. The second man was arrested a short while after the driver of the vehicle was detained. The first man arrested is a 32-year-old driver who is in custody. He is an Australian citizen of Afghan descent with a history of drug use as well as mental health issues. The second man arrested has nothing to do with the incident, according to police statements from the press conference. In a press conference, police said that the incident was a ‘deliberate attack’ on pedestrians. However, police said there is no evidence to indicate it is related to terrorism. “At this time we don’t have any evidence or intelligence to indicate a connection with terrorism.” Police putting up tape outside Melbourne’s main train station. Credit: Mohamed Khairat/Egyptian Streets Police did not enact recently unveiled terrorism lock-down strategies following the incident. Police also confirmed that, despite initial reports, the car was not travelling at high speed upon collision. Following the incident, police personnel…


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