SUV ‘deliberately’ rams crowd in Melbourne, injuring 19

Police arrest man with history of criminal acts, drug use and mental health problems

A white SUV sits next to police working at the scene of a Melbourne attack.
The SUV after it ploughed into pedestrians in Melbourne
(Image credit: Mal Fairclough/Getty Images)

An SUV “deliberately” drove into a crowd in Melbourne’s city centre, injuring up to 19 people, Australian police said today.

However, there is no evidence that the attack was terror-related, according to authorities. A preschool-aged child was among those taken to the hospital, some with critical injuries.

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