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The victim of a terrorist attack on the CBD in Melbourne on Friday was identified as the owner of a local café, Sisto Malaspina.
Mr. Malaspina, owner of the Pellegrini espresso bar, was stabbed in Bourke Street on Friday afternoon by a lone terrorist.
He is believed to have been stabbed after running to help his attacker after his car's blast, the Herald Sun reported.
Sisto Malaspina, owner of the Pellegrini Espresso Bar, was stabbed in Bourke Street on Friday afternoon by a lone terrorist. Source: 7 news
Pellegrini's opened in 1974 and was the first coffee shop in Melbourne to have an espresso machine.
Malaspina's business partner, Nino Pangrazio, told the Herald Sun that his colleague's death was a "sad day for Melbourne" and described him as "the happiest person you can imagine".
"It's never a bad word, never a moment of boredom," he said.
He also became a grandfather for the first time last week.
Mr. Malaspina's business partner, Nino Pangrazio, mourns the death of Mr. Malaspina. Source: 7 news
Tributes were also given on social media for Malaspina.
One man wrote that he was "stunned" by his death and described Mr. Malaspina.
"I said hello to Sisto last weekend, when I had coffee with a friend at Pellegrini," he tweeted.
"Such a gentleman. Always discuss with customers. "
Espresso Bar of Pellegrini, rue Bourke. Source: Google Maps (Image File)
Another woman added that she was "absolutely devastated".
"He has been and always will be one of the friendliest men I've ever met," she tweeted.
"It was not so long ago, my birthday was planned and he celebrated it with me with his kind hospitality."
Terrorist "planned explosion" for Melbourne
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Shire Ali stabbed three men, including Mr. Palaspina. The other two are currently recovering at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Screenshot of a video provided showing an incident at Bourke Street in Melbourne on Friday, November 9th. Source: AAP
Aged 30, he planned to cause an explosion by igniting gas bottles in his car, police said.
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A burnt vehicle is seen Friday on Bourke Street in Melbourne Source: AAP
