Woman metres from home when she was stabbed in 'rare and random' attack in Victoria
A man has faced court accused of stabbing an elderly woman in a "rare and random" attack in Victoria.
The 73-year-old woman was walking home when she was allegedly approached from behind and stabbed several times on Mundy Street in South Geelong about 7pm on Tuesday.
Jordan Powell, 32, fronted Geelong Magistrates' Court today charged with intentionally causing serious injury.
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Police searched the street for a weapon. Nine
Powell did not make an application for bail but appeared in an agitated state.
Residents living on the street where the woman was attacked say they are shocked by the incident.
One resident, Margaret, said it was terrifying.
"It makes you feel a little bit uneasy," the 90-year-old said.
"It upsets you to think that it's happened close to home."
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Jordan Powell, 32, fronted Geelong Magistrates' Court charged with intentionally causing serious injury. Nine
Police remained at the scene in Geelong for much of today. Nine
Investigators said the woman had been walking for about 20 minutes after visiting her 93-year-old mother who lives nearby.
She was only metres from home when she was attacked.
Powell was arrested at the Colonial Lodge Motel on Fyans Street, one kilometre from the scene.
9News understands the 32-year-old had been living at the motel for about a week.
He has been remanded in custody to appear in court again in August.
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