Footage shows a woman being stabbed on the streets of Melbourne

CCTV cameras captured the moment a 36-year-old woman was stabbed in a random attack in Melbourne's CBD on October 2. Photo / Getty Images

Footage has emerged of a woman being stabbed in a random attack as she walked to work on the streets of Melbourne.

The incident took place about 7.40am on Thursday, October 2, near the intersection of Little Bourke St and Spencer St in the CBD.

CCTV shows a woman running towards a 36-year-old Melbourne West woman from behind, before allegedly stabbing her in the chest.

7News obtained the footage and reported the victim lived in an apartment nearby and suffered a punctured lung in the attack.

Police and bystanders can be seen treating the woman on the pavement before she was rushed to hospital.

7NEWS has exclusive pictures of the moment an innocent woman was stabbed by a stranger while walking to work in the city. The victim suffered a punctured lung and spent three days in hospital. The accused offender has been arrested. @paul_dowsley #crime #CCTV #melbourne pic.twitter.com/9qTOVAvE03

— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) October 16, 2025

The alleged attacker was seen on CCTV running through the streets of Melbourne’s CBD carrying a knife after the attack.

A police spokesman said the victim’s injuries were non-life threatening and it is understood she was hospitalised for three days.

“Police conducted an extensive search of the area, arrested a woman and seized a knife,” a spokesman said.

“A 32-year-old Melbourne woman was charged with intentionally causing injury and committing an indictable offence while on bail.”

The alleged offender appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court the day after the incident and was remanded in custody.

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