The daughter of Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick says she was attacked by a man and chased down a Melbourne street for being "too political".
In an Instagram story, Kielan Meddick, 25, said she was forced to run for help after being left bleeding in an attack on Smith Street in Fitzroy last night, where a man threw a spray can at her head.
"Tonight on Smith Street in Fitzroy I was attacked by a man for being 'political' he chased me down the street as I called for help he threw a spray can at my head," she said.
"I started bleeding a lot as I kept running until I made it to The 86.
"They closed and locked the doors and treated my wound as best they could."
9News has obtained CCTV vision of Ms Meddick following the attack.
Video shows Ms Meddick clutching the back of her head as she stumbles down Smith Street.
Ms Meddick was hospitalised for her injuries and later released to recover at home.
A three-centimetre gash on the back of her head remains, which required three stitches and glue to treat.
"I'm home safe now, thank you so much for all the support."
She thanked staff at The 86 Cabaret Bar for coming to her aid when she was "bleeding on their floor".
"Thank you for helping me when I was screaming for help and no one else did."
The owner of The 86 Cabaret Bar, Anthony Wallace, told 9News that staff heard screams on the street before an injured Ms Meddick came rushing in for help.
"This woman had suffered an injury to the head, she was bleeding profusely," he said.
Staff member Joel said he locked the door behind Ms Meddick, who was crying out for help.
"She was saying he's attacking me, he's going to kill me," he said.
Police confirmed they are investigating the incident.
Investigators have been told Ms Meddick was spray painting over a poster on Smith Street when the unknown man approached her about 11pm.
"The pair had an argument before the woman threw the spray can towards the man as she attempted to leave the scene," a police statement read.
"The man followed the woman and threw the spray can which struck her in the back of the head.
"The man left the scene as staff from a nearby venue rendered assistance to the woman before she attended hospital for treatment to minor injuries."
There are rising fears protests opposing Victoria's pandemic bill have incited violence in the city, with politicians, their families and staff all being victims of threats.
Mr Meddick in a statement this afternoon said his "worst fears had become a reality" when he heard his "beautiful" daughter was attacked on the street.
He said he was by her bedside in hospital until the early hours of this morning.
"My deepest gratitude is with those nearby who helped her when she was most in need, and to the wonderful carers and health workers who have treated her since," he said.
"She will be ok – but it will take time."
The MP, along with his family and colleagues, have received "threats and intimidation" since the debate of the pandemic bill in Parliament.
Mr Meddick has thrown his support behind the proposed pandemic legislation, a decision that has riled up angry demonstrators and others who oppose the bill.
The MP said he believed the attack was a result of his position on the pandemic bill and his parliamentary role.
"I have reason to believe that this could be linked to my role as an MP and the positions I have taken on the pandemic response," Mr Meddick said.
Mr Meddick said police were investigating and asked for people to respect the privacy and dignity of his family.
"I do also ask that people understand and respect the fact that comments, insults, intimidation and incitement can all have very real and absolutely devastating consequences."
Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned the attack on Twitter today, describing it as an "attack on democracy" and an innocent person.
"This is not on," he said.
"It has no place in Australia. This is not just an attack on an innocent person but an attack on our very democracy.
"My thoughts – and those of all Australians – are with you Andy & your family."
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews described the attack as "extreme" and inexcusable.
"Andy and I don't agree on everything, but on this we are 100% in agreement: Violence of any form, for any reason, against any person has absolutely no place in Victoria. Ever."
The premier also decried the "violent and extremist threats" directed toward him and his family this morning.
Mr Andrews said the threats had targeted not only himself but his wife and children and have come from "rabid anti-vaxxers".
"We have seen extremists, rabid anti-vaxxer and others making all sorts of threats, threats against me, my wife and my kids," Mr Andrews told Today.
"My family are okay. They are used to some of the difficult parts of this job."
Disturbing video was captured of an inflatable Daniel Andrews on a makeshift gallows during the protests, which was condemned by politicians across the board.
"When you see this sort of appalling behaviour, nothing is less democratic than driving around – wheeling around a set of gallows out the front of Parliament House," Mr Andrews said.
"That's wrong. And it should be called out. Not just for my family, for every family."
Mr Meddick's Chief of Staff Georgie Purcell said their office had received several "sick and threatening" letters over the past week.
"Some are threatening, some are sick — all of them are wrong," she said on Twitter last week.
"My boss puts on a brave face, but I'll say it: we're struggling.
"Everyone has the right to voice opinions to pollies. But not like this."
