Teens charged following Melton stabbing

Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two teenagers following a stabbing in Melton on 16 July, Victoria Police say.

Emergency services were called to a reserve just off High Street following reports of an assault just before 6pm.

Police were told the boy was walking along a footpath when he was approached by two unknown offenders.

The 14-year-old Kurunjang boy was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition, where he remains.

A 13-year-old Melton boy has been remanded to appear in a children’s court at a later date.

A 16-year-old Melton boy has been bailed to appear in a children’s court at a later date.

Both have been charged with intentionally cause serious injury, affray and assault and weapons related offences.

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