Police Charge Man After Melton West Stabbing

Brimbank Divisional Response Unit detectives have charged a man following a stabbing in Melton West last night.

Two men attended an Ambulance Victoria Station on McKenzie Street, Melton with stab wounds about 11.50pm.

Police will allege the men were involved in an altercation at a car park on Barries Road, Melton West, with another male.

The two victims were dropped off at the McKenzie Street station by an associate.

A 20-year-old man from Kurunjang was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries, where he remains in a serious condition.

A 20-year-old man from Melton West was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where in remains in a stable condition.

A 22-year-old Melton South man self-presented to a police station this morning.

He has been charged with:

  • Intentionally cause serious injury (gross violence) (x2)
  • Intentionally cause serious injury (x2)

He will appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court today.

Detectives allege the parties are known to one another and the incident was targeted.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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