Police launch a manhunt in Tyers, a rural town in Gippsland, after an alleged axe attack leaves three people with life-threatening injuries. Emergency services respond following the incident, and the injured are taken to hospital. Authorities warn residents not to approach the suspect due to the risk he may be armed.
Victoria Police say the alleged attacker is known to the victims and attended an address in Tyers at about 12.30pm on Saturday. The Guardian reports police are searching for a man in his 50s, while 7News highlights safety advice to the public during the search. Across outlets, the central focus remains the ongoing investigation, the severity of the victims’ injuries, and the active police effort to locate the suspect.
