'I don't take the kids to the park anymore': Life under the shadow of suburban attacks

It may be hard to comprehend that in a suburb in the south of Canberra, some parents live in fear of physical attacks on their young children.

While some mothers avoid local parks and public spaces, others who have witnessed their toddlers being kicked and stomped on remain petrified of a repeat of the horrific experience.

Gordon residents Ryan and Gabrielle Adams. Inset: Monash mum-of-two Tammy Elton. Pictures by Keegan Carroll