Australia: Stabbing incident in Westfield Fountain Gate, Melbourne, afternoon of Nov. 5

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.