On [date not specified], Northland Shopping Centre, located in Preston, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, was placed on lockdown following reports of a stabbing incident. According to 7NEWS Melbourne, multiple people sustained injuries, with at least one person reported to be in serious condition. Law enforcement authorities responded to the scene, and one individual was arrested in connection with the event. Images circulating online showed a man holding a machete inside the shopping centre. The incident prompted a significant police presence and emergency response, and the mall was temporarily closed to ensure public safety. Investigations into the motive and circumstances of the attack are ongoing. Northland Shopping Centre is a major retail hub in the region, and such incidents are rare in the area.