"Sickened to My Stomach": Man Arrested After On-Duty Paramedic Stabbed in Melbourne North

A 32-year-old man is in custody after an on-duty MICA paramedic was stabbed in the neck outside a Melbourne cafe. Authorities call the unprovoked attack "appalling."

By: AXL Media

Published: May 1, 2026, 11:41 AM EDT

Source: news.com.au

The Attack on Broadway

The incident unfolded around 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 30, on Broadway in Reservoir.

The Victim: A specialist Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) paramedic, identified as "Sam," was on shift and reportedly getting a coffee when he was approached from behind.

The Assault: The assailant allegedly exited a small red car and stabbed the paramedic twice in the face and neck.

Bystander Intervention: A courageous bystander stepped in to intervene, helping to pull the attacker away before the suspect fled the scene in the red vehicle.

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