Elderly woman allegedly stabbed multiple times on walk home on Mundy Street, Geelong

Elderly woman, 73, allegedly stabbed from behind as she walked home alone after visiting family

  • Elderly woman stabbed multiple times as she walked home
  • The 73-year-old was returning from a relative’s home

An elderly woman has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed several times on her walk home.

Police said the 73-year-old had left a relative’s home around 7pm on Tuesday and was walking home on Mundy St in Geelong, southwest of Melbourne.

When the woman reached the intersection of Bellarine St, a man allegedly came up behind her and stabbed her several times before leaving.

The 73-year-old had left a relative’s house and was walking home on Mundy St in Geelong before reaching the intersection with Bellarine St where she was reportedly attacked (Photo: Google Maps)

The woman managed to get help from a nearby residence and was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, where she remained Wednesday morning.

In the aftermath of the alleged attack, police arrested a man in South Geelong on Tuesday.

A 32-year-old man is in custody and is assisting police in their investigation.

Police told 3AW investigators that the man was not connected to the relative’s household.