Man charged after on-duty paramedic stabbed

The male paramedic was at work around 11am yesterday, waiting for a cup of coffee outside a cafe on Broadway in Reservoir, when a man got out of a small, red car and attacked him from behind, police allege.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening stab wounds to his neck and face.

“A brave bystander came to our member’s aid,” Ambulance Victoria said in a statement.

“The paramedic then radioed for help after noticing he had been stabbed.”

The suspected perpetrator fled in the car and was arrested at a house in Winter Crescent just before 1pm.

The 32-year-old man has now been charged with attempted murder.

He was taken into custody and will appear in court today

“These events are sending shockwaves through the entire workforce,” Victorian Ambulance Union secretary Danny Hill said.

“They all feel it and know it can happen to any of them at any time. Our members are here to help you, please treat them with respect.”

Ambulance Victoria CEO Jordan Emery said he was “absolutely disgusted by the continued pattern of violence” faced by paramedics and first responders in Victoria.

“What we continue to see year after year is an increase in violence against paramedics and first responders,” Emery said.

“It’s happening all over our state… it’s not just a drug and alcohol problem, it keeps happening; perpetrated by men, women, the young, the elderly and it’s unacceptable.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage, or anyone with information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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