A teenage boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing in Geelong this afternoon.
Officers were called to the Malop Street scene after several calls to Triple Zero (000) about an assault just after 3.30pm.
Police have been told two boys were seen fighting in the mall of a shopping centre while a group of teenage bystanders, believed known to the pair, looked on.
A 17-year-old boy was later found by police injured nearby with suspected stab wounds.
He has been transported to hospital with serious injuries.
It is believed the other person involved and several bystanders fled the scene and were last seen headed towards Yarra Street.
A crime scene has been established in the mall and the surrounding area while police process the scene.
Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have filmed the altercation to please come forward.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential report log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
