Police are investigating after a man was stabbed during an incident in Hillside this afternoon, Victoria Police say.
Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have been told the victim returned to his Nissan Silvia parked on Gourlay Road just after 3.30pm to find a man attempting to steal it.
The 33-year-old victim confronted the offender who stabbed him multiple times in the leg with what is believed to be a screwdriver.
The Hillside man sustained minor stab wounds and the offender fled in a black BMW sedan south along Gourlay Road.
The offender is perceived to be of Middle Eastern appearance and solid.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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