Police charge man after Maidstone homicide

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following the death of another man in Maidstone last night.

Police were called to a Fisher Street address after a man was discovered with stab wounds about 6.50pm.

He was declared deceased at the scene.

Two Maidstone men, aged 26 and 21, were arrested at the scene.

The 26-year-old man was interviewed by police and has been charged with one count of murder.

He will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court shortly.

The 21-year-old was release from custody pending further enquiries.

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