November 25th 2024.
A father from Melbourne is currently recovering in the hospital after he was reportedly stabbed three times during a test drive with a potential car buyer. The incident occurred yesterday around 5:30pm in Greensborough, and the police were quick to arrest a 19-year-old man in connection with the attack. It all started when Chris Cook posted his ute for sale on Facebook Marketplace and arranged a meet-up with a potential buyer.
Chris and his wife, Christine, met the man outside their home, and they all got into the ute to begin the test drive along Killarney Ridge. However, halfway through the drive, Chris offered to let the man take over the wheel. Little did he know, this simple act of kindness would turn into a dangerous situation. The man allegedly pulled out a knife and demanded that Chris get out of the car. When Chris refused, he was stabbed three times.
According to Christine, Chris said no to the attacker and was then stabbed. She recalls hearing him shout for her to call an ambulance as the man got out of the car. Thankfully, emergency services arrived quickly and Chris was taken to the hospital with serious injuries to his upper body and lower abdomen. The whole ordeal has been incredibly scary for Christine, who never imagined that a simple meeting with a potential buyer would turn violent.
She explains that they thought it would be safe to meet using Marketplace, but this incident has proven otherwise. She urges others to be careful when making such arrangements, as you never know what could happen. It's a frightening reminder that these types of situations can happen to anyone.
The police were able to apprehend a 19-year-old man from Wyndham Vale shortly after the incident. He was also taken to the hospital with hand injuries and will be interviewed by detectives once he is released. In the meantime, Chris continues to recover in the hospital, and his family is grateful for the quick response of emergency services.
In light of this incident, it's important to stay vigilant and take precautions when meeting with potential buyers or sellers through online platforms. The 9News app is a helpful tool to stay informed about breaking news, sports, politics, and weather updates. Download it on the Apple App Store or Google Play to receive notifications straight to your smartphone. Let's all stay safe and look out for each other.
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