Elderly man punched, son stabbed in violent home invasion
An elderly man has been punched in the face and his son stabbed during an alleged armed burglary in Melbourne's west last night.
An 84-year-old man was alerted to an intruder after his dog began barking at a home on Ridley Street in Albion just after 8pm.
After searching the home, the man was faced with the intruder, who was armed with a knife, police allege.
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The elderly resident was alerted to an intruder after his dog began barking at a home on Ridley Street in Albion just after 8pm. Nine
The offender allegedly demanded the keys to the elderly man's car and punched him when he refused to hand them over.
The resident's 50-year-old son, who lives next door, heard the disturbance and ran to the home.
He confronted the intruder and was stabbed multiple times, but managed to restrain him until police arrived.
CCTV vision from a neighbour's home appears to show the alleged intruder leaving the home. Nine
The son was rushed to hospital in a serious condition.
His father was also taken to hospital with minor physical injuries.
The offender was also taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains under police guard.
He is yet to be identified, according to police.
The violent attack comes as debate swells over a review of self-defence rights for Victorians targeted by intruders.
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Police attended the scene just after 8pm, where they found the injured father and son and the alleged intruder. Nine
Libertarian MP David Limbrick is expected to call for a review into homeowner self-defence measures during parliament this week.
If that motion is successful, it could lead to an overhaul in self-defence rights in the state, which currently apply if a person's actions are considered necessary or a reasonable response under the circumstances.
A review would look at legislation in the UK such as Castle Law, which allow residents to use whatever force is necessary to protect themselves against intruders.
"The real problem is not the weapons, it is the intent behind the weapons," Limbrick said on social media.
"Law-abiding Victorians still have no means to protect themselves.
"The government still insists that all the good people in Victoria, that do no crimes and cause no harm to anyone, are forced to remain completely defenceless and rely on police."
Home invasion victim Aaron Monk believes a revamp of self-defence legislation could discourage prospective intruders.
"At the moment, we've got a legal system. not a justice system," Monk said.
"These intruders come in, they sort of know that they're being backed to the point where they won't get punished the way they should.
"We need to give something back to the homeowner."
Home invasion victim Aaron Monk believes a revamp of self-defence legislation could discourage prospective intruders. Nine
Police Minister Anthony Carbines said the government was focusing on passing the second phase of Victoria's tough new bail laws through parliament.
"It's about having greater accountability and consequences on those who breach bail conditions for high-harm crimes such as aggravated burglary and home invasions," Carbines said.
"We would hope (to have) debate on those tough new bail laws this week in parliament, we (will) get that in as soon as possible."
Investigations into the Albion incident remain ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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