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Melbourne car attack: Australia police charge man | Melbourne car attack: Australia police charge man |
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A man accused of driving his car into pedestrians in the Australian city of Melbourne has been charged with 18 counts of attempted murder. | A man accused of driving his car into pedestrians in the Australian city of Melbourne has been charged with 18 counts of attempted murder. |
Former Afghan refugee Saeed Noori, 32, appeared before magistrates on Saturday and was remanded in custody. | |
Police have said they do not believe the attack terrorism related and that Mr Noori has mental health issues. | |
Twelve people are still being treated in hospital after Thursday's incident in Flinders Street. | |
Three are in a critical condition. Nine of the injured are foreign nationals from countries including South Korea, Ireland, Venezuela, China, India and Italy. | Three are in a critical condition. Nine of the injured are foreign nationals from countries including South Korea, Ireland, Venezuela, China, India and Italy. |
The broadcaster ABC said Mr Noori became emotional in court, putting his head in his hands when he saw his mother crying ahead of the brief hearing. | |
The magistrate called for a psychological report. Mr Noori is scheduled to be back in court on Wednesday. There was no application for bail. | |
Melbourne police charged Mr Noori after he was released from hospital on Friday and have called the incident a "deliberate attack". | |
In addition to the attempted murder charges, he also faces one count of conduct endangering life. | |
Police have found no link between Mr Noori and any terrorist group. Islamist militants have used vehicles to attack people in Europe and the United States in recent years. | |
Security has been stepped up around Melbourne. | |
Police said there would be a "highly visible" presence of officers at the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground between Australia and England, which starts on Tuesday. | Police said there would be a "highly visible" presence of officers at the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground between Australia and England, which starts on Tuesday. |
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