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Chloe Paul and Christine Campeau found themselves victims of a sudden and unprovoked attack by Dr. Steven Lin in a Potts Point apartment on March 3. The violent episode unfolded when Lin, seemingly under the influence of drugs, confronted Campeau, 56, in the building’s laundry room, where she suffered a severe beating.
Not stopping there, Lin forced his way into Paul’s residence, demanding money before launching an assault and attempting to strangle her. Both women were quickly transported to the hospital, where they underwent surgery for their injuries, which included significant facial damage and a broken nose.
Despite the physical and emotional toll, Paul and Campeau displayed resilience by sharing a selfie on Instagram today, showing their bruised and swollen faces. In support of their recovery journey, an online fundraising page has been established, inviting the community to contribute to their healing process.
Both women were rushed to hospital and have since undergone surgery for their injuries, including serious facial injuries and a broken nose.
The pair took to Instagram today, appearing bruised and swollen in a selfie. An online fundraiser has also been set up. The page says it has been set up to aid their recovery.
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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