Officer attacked outside Vic parliament

A VICTORIAN protective services officer has been assaulted while guarding Parliament House and his assailant appears to have shot himself.

Victorian Police believe a man beat the officer about the head before stealing his gun and shooting himself dead in a nearby east Melbourne street.

The parliament was reportedly in lock-down for two hours and the state government has announced a thorough investigation into the incident.

"The thoughts of the Victorian Parliament are with the officer, his family and friends, and his colleagues," a government spokeswoman said.

"In any circumstance, an assault on a Victoria police officer is completely unacceptable and deeply concerning."

Premier Ted Baillieu and Deputy Premier Peter Ryan were receiving regular briefings, she added.

The officer was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious injuries.

His alleged assailant stole his firearm and fled through Fitzroy Gardens, police believe.

Soon after, police received reports a man had shot himself in nearby Jolimont. That man died at the scene.

* Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.

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