A stabbing incident in the Melbourne has left one person deceased is being treated as terror related at this stage.
As police officers got out of their vehicle, they were confronted by a male who began a physical altercation with them.
El espeluznante atentado terrorista en #australia #MelbourneAttack #Melbourne #terrorism pic.twitter.com/8jiHjcyjo2
— Hector Sandoval (@hectorsandoval0) November 9, 2018
The man fled on foot and was chased by police, he then lunged at police with a knife.
Police shot the 31-year-old and he was taken to hospital in a critical condition but he has since died.
Terrorist in Melbourne, unreal bravery from the copper to hold off for that time! #Melbourne #MelbourneAttack pic.twitter.com/2qN80ySrsF
— Sam Hick (@SamHick1) November 9, 2018
The man was known to Victoria Police and federal intelligence authorities by way of his family associations.
Three men were stabbed during the incident.
***** DISTURBING FOOTAGE *****
— Abdul Hamid Faruki (@TjpAbdul) November 9, 2018
A man known to Australian police & intelligence, carried out an attack in #Melbourne. One bystander has been killed, in what is being treated as #terrorism.#ISIS have claimed responsibility.https://t.co/Uip66cPi7F#Australia #MelbourneAttack pic.twitter.com/KZVEVMoyzE
One man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
A 26-year-old and a 58-year-old have been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
BOURKE STREET INCIDENT MEDIA CONFERENCE: we’re live with the latest update. https://t.co/QxOBq3zSFU
— Victoria Police (@VictoriaPolice) November 9, 2018
A police officer was treated for a minor injury at the scene.
The Bomb Response Unit attended and have deemed the burnt vehicle safe and a crime scene has been set up.
Road blocks in the area are expected to remain in place throughout the night and members of the public are asked to avoid the area on Bourke Street between Russell and Swanston Streets.
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) November 9, 2018
Counter Terrorism Command in conjunction with the Homicide Squad will investigate the incident but police do not perceive any ongoing threats at this stage.
There will be an increased police presence around the CBD and at major events in the coming days so the public can feel comfortable going about their business.
Chaos in #bourkest as a guy seems to have set his car on fire then attacked police with a knife. Police response was swift and overwhelming. I heard at least one gunshot initially. pic.twitter.com/j5BB8VVehI
— Meegan May (@meegslouise) November 9, 2018
Islamic State claims Melbourne attack (WAS NOT A MENTAL ILLNESS). https://t.co/srXpqxcInC
— Imam of Peace (@Imamofpeace) November 9, 2018
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the Melbourne terrorist attack. “The one who conducted the operation of stabbing and ramming in Melbourne is one of the fighters of the Islamic State.” pic.twitter.com/waMNJrcH7g
— Imam of Peace (@Imamofpeace) November 9, 2018
BREAKING: #ISIS claim #Melbourne stabbing attackhttps://t.co/dEWxZ4mPxK pic.twitter.com/yKxg1p8VHC
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) November 9, 2018
