Man charged after four stabbing attacks in Melbourne

A man is facing more than a dozen charges after he allegedly stabbed four strangers in Melbourne, Australia, overnight in what police say were “completely random” and unprovoked attacks, Report informs, citing The Guardian.

Officers on Sunday arrested the 31-year-old Melton man who allegedly used public transport to travel across the city when committing three separate attacks on Saturday night.

He was charged with 14 assault offenses and one count of possessing a controlled weapon and was due to appear in Melbourne magistrates court on Monday.

Det. Sen. Sgt. Andrew Eyries told reporters a fourth stabbing was also likely linked to the man.

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