Police investigate Fawkner stabbing

A 48-year-old Fawkner man has suffered injuries after a stabbing in Fawkner this morning, Victoria Police say.

Investigators have been told a man attended a religious facility on Williams Road about 11am.

He approached the 48-year-old in the foyer of the premises and struck him to the neck with a knife.

The offender then left the scene.

The victim was taken to hospital suffering non-life threatening injuries and the investigation is on-going.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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