North Richmond stabbing: Melbourne teens arrested after man was allegedly stabbed in broad daylight outside a busy train station
North Richmond stabbing: Melbourne teens arrested after man allegedly stabbed outside a busy train station in broad daylight
- Two 16-year-olds were arrested 150 kilometers southeast of Melbourne
- The suspected stabbing took place in North Richmond on Thursday
Two teenagers have been arrested after a man was allegedly stabbed in broad daylight outside a busy Melbourne train station.
Police arrived at North Richmond train station shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday and found a 53-year-old man with life-threatening injuries on Victoria St.
He was rushed to hospital, where his condition remains serious.
A man is fighting for his life after an alleged stabbing outside a Melbourne train station. Image: Nine news
Following a public appeal for information, Victoria Police have revealed that two teenagers were arrested about 150km south-east of Melbourne on Friday.
Officers confiscated a kitchen knife when the two were arrested.
In a statement, a Victoria Police spokeswoman said the parties were believed to have known each other.
She said a 16-year-old boy was charged later that same day with intentionally causing serious injury, assault with a weapon and possession of drugs.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident have yet to be determined. Image: Nine news
A 16-year-old girl was released pending further investigation.
Police say an investigation into the incident is ongoing and anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
The teenager has been released on bail to appear in juvenile court at a later date.