A teenager arrested by Protective Service Officers on Saturday has been charged in relation to a stabbing in Bendigo last week.
The 16-year-old was arrested at Bendigo Railway Station on 6 June just after 7pm.
He has been interviewed by detectives from Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit and charged with intentionally cause injury, affray, assault with a weapon and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
The charges following an incident on Thursday 4 June where a 41-year-old man was allegedly set upon by up to six youths in Bath Lane following an altercation about 9pm.
The injured man made his way from the laneway to a sports bar and sought assistance after the offenders fled the scene.
He was treated by ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds in a serious condition.
The boy from the Greater Bendigo area has been remanded in custody to appear before a children's court.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
