Melbourne Machete Attack: Immediate Ban Announced

Melbourne machete attack sparks immediate ban: Premier Jacinta Allan acts swiftly after weekend violence at Northland Shopping Centre. A shocking incident unfolded at Melbourne's Northland Shopping Centre over the weekend, involving a machete attack that left shoppers terrified and forced to barricade themselves inside stores. This prompted Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to announce an immediate ban on the sale of machetes in the state, effective midday on Wednesday. "We're doing this today as quickly as possible because we must never let the places where we gather...become the places we fear." said Allan in a press conference. Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection to the incident. Footage shows the chaotic scene and the dramatic citizen's arrest of one suspect. While the ban is a significant step, critics argue it doesn't go far enough and should have been implemented sooner. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raises questions about the government's response time and the need for more comprehensive measures to combat knife crime.