A teenager has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was allegedly stabbed near a shopping centre.
The alleged incident took place on Thursday near the CS Square Shopping Centre in Caroline Springs in Melbourne’s west.
Police were called to Lake St, near the shopping centre, at 5.15pm following a report of a stabbing.
When the police arrived, the suspects had already left.
The boy suffered stab wounds to his hand and body and was rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Police described the boy’s injuries as “life-threatening.”
“Detectives are still trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and inquiries are ongoing, but it is believed the offenders have left the area,” Victoria Police said in a statement.
“A man was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital by ambulance with serious upper body injuries,” an Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.
A teenager has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an alleged stabbing near the CS Square Shopping Centre in Caroline Springs in Melbourne’s west.
The scene of an alleged stabbing near the CS Square Shopping Centre in Caroline Springs in Melbourne’s west
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