A Somali-born man who set fire to a truck laden with gas cylinders in the centre of Melbourne and fatally stabbed one person was inspired by Islamic State but did not have direct links with the group, Australian police said on Saturday.

Melbourne knife attacker inspired by Islamic State, police say

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Melbourne knife attacker inspired by Islamic State, police say