Police arrest man after on-duty paramedic stabbed in Reservoir

Police have arrested a man after an on-duty paramedic was stabbed in Reservoir this morning.

It is alleged the paramedic was stabbed outside a café on Broadway just after 11am.

Investigators will allege a man got out of a small, red car and stabbed the paramedic to the upper body before fleeing in the vehicle.

The male paramedic was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The man was arrested at a property in Winter Crescent in Reservoir just before 1pm.

The 32-year-old man is currently in custody where he will be interviewed by detectives.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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