Paramedics ‘scared to go to work’ after colleague attacked
A paramedic was stabbed in the face and neck while getting coffee in Reservoir, Melbourne, leading to widespread concern among emergency workers about their safety. Ambulance Victoria's chief executive condemned the attack and highlighted the rising number of assaults on paramedics in the state. The suspect was arrested hours later, and the injured paramedic is in serious but stable condition.
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