The incident is just the latest violent act at one of Geelong’s shopping centres. At least two people were allegedly stabbed in or outside Corio Village in 2023, including one incident in the carpark.

A man was also allegedly stabbed at Westfield Geelong that year. Admissions to Victorian hospitals of people presenting with stab wounds and slashes have doubled in the past decade, despite police ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Geelong. Followed categories will be added to My News. Assistant manager of Duff’s Jewellers in Geelong Westfield, Teagan Clarke, said Boxing Day was non-stop.