An 83-year-old grandfather has died in hospital after he was fatally struck during the Flinders St rampage.
Melbourne man Anton Crocaris died from injuries following the horror attack on December 21 which allegedly saw Afghan refugee Saeed Noori deliberately mow down 19 pedestrians in the CBD.
Mr Crocaris was rushed to hospital along with 18 others in a critical condition and tragically lost his fight at 11:30pm on Friday.
Melbourne man Anton Crocaris (pictured) died from injuries following the horror attack on December 21 which allegedly saw Afghan refugee Saeed Noori deliberately mow down 20 pedestrians
Saeed Noori (pictured), an Afghan refugee and Australian citizen with a history of drug and mental health problems, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday seated between two prison guards
The devastated family of the cherished grandfather-of-three, from Northcote, northeast Melbourne, described his death as the result of a ‘senseless act of violence’.
‘Our father Anton had his life cruelly taken away in a senseless act of violence. These circumstances are devastating to our family. Dad is simply irreplaceable and we will never fully recover from this loss,’ Mr Crocaris’ family said in a statement.
‘He was a beloved husband of Elizabeth (dec), adored father of Freda, Tony and Bill, and cherished grandfather of Verity, Lysander and Jackson. Friend to all and proud citizen of Australia.
Our deepest gratitude to the wonderful people of Melbourne and dedicated first responders who rendered him and others every assistance. Special mention to the caring staff of The Alfred Intensive Care Unit. Our Dad, our hero.’
The 32-year-old (pictured) is charged with 18 counts of attempted murder and one of conduct endangering life – however one of those charges is expected to be upgraded to murder
Noori is accused of mowing down pedestrians in Melbourne’s CBD only days before Christmas (pictured)
The motorist accused of mowing down the pedestrians was previously charged with 18 counts of attempted murder and one count of recklessly endangering life.
One of those charges is expected to be upgraded to murder, Homicide Squad Detectives said.
Six patients remain in hospital with varying conditions following the brutal alleged attack in Melbourne’s CBD.
Noori, an Afghan refugee and Australian citizen with a history of drug and mental health problems, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday seated between two prison guards.
Twenty people were hospitalised, including the alleged driver and the off duty police officer who arrested him, after a white SUV ploughed through pedestrians crossing Flinders Street (pictured)
Prosecutors asked for longer than usual to serve a brief of evidence on the defence, which will include CCTV footage.
Noori’s lawyer Tass Antos said his client’s mental impairment and fitness to plea will be considered in his case.
Noori was remanded in custody until his committal mention on May 30.
Twenty people were hospitalised, including the alleged driver and the off duty police officer who arrested him, after a white SUV ploughed through pedestrians crossing Flinders Street.
Noori’s mother lashed out at reporters last week (pictured)
Magistrate John Hardy noted Noori was withdrawing from drug addiction, that he may have psychiatric and other illnesses and was taking medication for people with mental health issues.
‘It’s important that you continue to take your medications,’ he said.
He ordered Noori be seen by Forensicare as soon as possible.
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