Man charged as Irish victims critical after hammer attack

Two Irishmen remain in a critical condition in Australia after a horror hammer attack at a Melbourne hostel left them with life-threatening injuries.

A Melbourne man, aged 31, has been charged in connection with the savage attack, which took place in a quiet suburb of the city on Sunday morning.

Irish consul authorities have been in contact with the men’s families here and are providing assistance, including arrangements for travel to Australia.