Victoria police hunt for man on run after allegedly attacking brother and parents with axe

Source: The Guardian 2 hours ago

Police say they believe argument took place before three people critically injured in Gippsland town of Tyers on Saturday

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Victoria police have urged the public to remain vigilant as they search for a man who allegedly attacked his brother and parents with an axe or tomahawk.

Police issued an arrest warrant on Sunday for Peter O’Ryan, 48, whose last known location was his family’s home in the Gippsland town of Tyers.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/06/manhunt-after-alleged-axe-attack-in-victoria-leaves-three-people-with-life-threatening-injuries-ntwnfb

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