Anton Crocaris is the first fatality from the December 21 attack, and his family thanked those who helped him after he was struck. Photo: TwitterThe driver accused of mowing down pedestrians in Melbourne's CBD is expected to face a murder charge following the death of an 83-year-old victim. Mr Crocaris is the first fatality from the December 21 attack, and his family thanked those who helped him after he was struck. The rampage was the second fatal car attack in Melbourne in 2017. Several streets around Federations Square and parts of Flinders Street will be closed off during New Year's Eve celebrations to help protect revellers from another potential attack.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 30, 2017 21:33 UTC