Machete Mayhem: Melbourne Shopping Centre Brawl

Machete Brawl Erupts at Melbourne Shopping Centre A violent machete brawl broke out at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne's north on Sunday afternoon, resulting in two arrests and one person hospitalized. Police responded to reports of a fight between opposing groups, some armed with knives. "Emergency services were called to the scene just after 2:30 PM," a police statement confirmed. The shopping centre was placed on lockdown during the incident, and footage on social media showed shoppers seeking shelter inside stores. Ambulance Victoria reported that a man in his 20s was transported to the hospital in serious but stable condition. While the exact circumstances are still under investigation, police believe the incident was targeted and involved individuals known to each other. The shopping centre remains closed as the investigation continues.