Increased security likely as officials respond to stabbing incident on ...

Increased security and localized travel disruptions are likely at the Westfield Fountain Gate in Melbourne on the afternoon of Nov. 5 in response to a recent security incident. Initial reports indicate that a man with a box cutter attacked three people in the area at around 14:25. The victims have been taken to hospital, and the suspect has been arrested. Officials have not reported the motivation for this incident; additional information will likely be provided in the coming hours. There is no known ongoing threat in the area.

Exercise caution in the impacted locations. Heed all local security advice.