Paramedics in Victoria have been issued a list of “no-go zones” following a spate of horrific assaults while on duty – with some even needing a police escort before they’re allowed to treat patients.

Ambulance Victoria has listed more than 200 addresses where they’ve warned workers they could be risking their safety when on call in the area. Meanwhile, six more addresses have been given extra precaution, and workers will need a police escort before they’re allowed to enter homes there.

It comes after a series of shocking assaults in recent weeks, with one man still unable to work two years after he was attacked by two women who were recently spared jail over the incident.

Some of the worst areas listed are said to be Capel Sound, Moe, Hastings, Hampton Park, Berwick, Mooroolbark, Coburg, Shepparton and Mildura. There are also “half a dozen” homes in other areas where paramedics are ordered not to go in at all without police by their sides, Ambulance Victoria confirmed to Starts at 60.