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flag A man was critically injured in a targeted machete attack at a Melbourne car wash, police say.

flag A 43-year-old man from Doreen was critically injured in a targeted machete attack Thursday morning at Elite Car Wash in Essendon, Melbourne, around 9 a.m. flag The victim, who had just arrived to open the business, was slashed on the hand and upper body by a man in dark clothing and a balaclava before fleeing in a dark SUV. flag Police say the attack lasted about 30 seconds and was not random. flag The man called emergency services and was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, which have since been downgraded. flag Authorities are seeking witnesses and dashcam or CCTV footage, emphasizing no ongoing public risk. flag The incident follows Victoria’s ban on machete sales and possession effective September 1, with disposal bins established at police stations. flag No arrests have been made.

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