An urgent police manhunt is in full swing following a violent daylight stabbing incident in South Melbourne that left two men with serious injuries.
Violent Altercation in Broad Daylight
Emergency services were scrambled to the intersection of Clarendon and Bank streets at approximately 11.30am on Thursday after receiving reports of a physical altercation between two groups of men. Upon arrival, officers discovered a scene of violence, with two men suffering from significant stab wounds.
Both victims required immediate medical attention and were rushed to hospital for treatment. Their current conditions have not been disclosed, but their injuries are understood to be serious.
Suspects Flee Before Police Arrival
It is believed that three other men fled the scene prior to the arrival of police. Authorities are now conducting a widespread search for these individuals. Early indications from the investigation suggest that all parties involved in the incident were known to each other, pointing away from a random attack.
The area remains an active crime scene, with police cordons in place as forensic officers and detectives work to piece together the exact sequence of events. 'A crime scene has been established as detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident,' a police statement confirmed.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
The brazen nature of the attack, occurring in the middle of a weekday, has sent shockwaves through the local community. The police investigation is ongoing, with detectives appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage, to come forward.
Key details of the incident include:
- Location: Intersection of Clarendon and Bank streets, South Melbourne.
- Time: Approximately 11.30am, Thursday.
- Casualties: Two men hospitalised with serious stab wounds.
- Suspects: Three men who fled before police arrived.
- Status: Urgent manhunt and active crime scene investigation.
Further updates are expected as the police investigation progresses.
