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Woman attacked with axe at Melbourne shopping centre

In a serious but stable condition.
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A woman has been taken to Prince Alfred Hospital after being attacked with an axe this morning. 

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A man was arrested just after 10am at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre in Melbourne after the attack.

The woman, reported to be in her 30s, was taken to hospital with upper-body injuries and is in a serious but stable condition. 

A spokesperson for the shopping centre confirmed the attack, also revealing an area of the centre has been closed off.

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“It is believed parties are known to each other,” Victoria Police spokeswoman Belinda Batty said in a statement. 

It is believed the attack happened at a nail salon.

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