Search for teen girls following stabbing at Southern Cross train station

Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are searching for three teenage girls following a stabbing at the Southern Cross railway station in Melbourne’s CBD last night, Victoria Police say.

Emergency services were called to the toilets at the railway station on Spencer Street following reports of a stabbing about 10.20pm.

It is believed the victim was approached by three females when an altercation occurred.

One of the teen girls, perceived to be of Asian appearance and wearing pink thongs, allegedly slashed the 21-year-old woman with a knife to her upper arm.

All three females who have been described as Islander or Asian in appearance fled the scene.

They were last seen running down Spencer Street towards Flinders Street.

The St Kilda woman was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Investigators have released images of two of the females who may be able to assist with their enquiries.

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

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