In a random and shocking incident on March 3, Chloe Paul and Christine Campeau fell victim to an attack by Dr. Steven Lin in a Potts Point apartment complex. The assault has left the community in disbelief and the victims grappling with the aftermath of their injuries.

Christine Campeau, 56, encountered Lin, who was reportedly under the influence of drugs, in the building’s laundry room. It was there that she suffered a brutal beating at his hands. The violence didn’t end there; Lin proceeded to enter Chloe Paul’s apartment, where he demanded money before launching a vicious assault on her, which included an attempt to choke her.

Both women were quickly transported to the hospital, where they underwent surgeries to treat severe injuries, such as facial trauma and a broken nose. The path to recovery appears challenging, but they are determined to heal from this traumatic experience.

Today, the resilient pair shared a selfie on Instagram, their faces still showing the signs of bruising and swelling, as a testament to their ordeal. In a show of solidarity and support, an online fundraiser has been established to assist with their recovery process, offering a way for the community and beyond to contribute to their healing journey.

Chloe Paul recounted the terrifying moment Lin entered her apartment while she was working on her laptop. Without warning, he struck her in the face and head, a violent act that marks just one part of the harrowing events of that day.

Paul was working from her laptop at home when Lin entered her apartment and “immediately struck her in the face and head”.

Her family said Lin pinned the mother of three to the ground, where he beat her and attempted to choke her.

Her background in boxing “likely saved her life” as she protected her head and managed to break free and call police.

“Once in a stranglehold on the ground and unable to breathe, Chloe recalls thinking her death was imminent, but in that moment decided to reach for the man’s most vulnerable body parts and then somehow managed roll to the side and escape,” friends added.

Campeau is described as a wellness therapist and yoga teacher as “a healer who shows up for people every single day”.

“What should have been an ordinary Tuesday morning became a traumatic, life-threatening ordeal,” friends wrote.

“Christine is now facing weeks of physical recovery and emotional healing.”

It is believed the former celebrity dentist and author of The Dental Diet, barricaded himself inside one of the apartments during the 10-minute ordeal and did not know either of the victims.

It’s believed the 41-year-old has faced court for a raft of offences in recent years, including stalking, assaults, choking and breaching apprehended violence orders.

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