In a shocking turn of events, officers from the Westgate Divisional Response Unit & Alliance Taskforce have swiftly responded to an alleged affray and stabbing incident that unfolded at a bustling shopping center in Maribyrnong yesterday.
According to reports, chaos erupted near a cinema inside the shopping center on Rosamond Road, as six males were purportedly engaged in a violent altercation around 6:10 pm. The altercation escalated further, spilling out into the restaurant area, where witnesses claim two of the males brandished machetes.
Amidst the chaos, an 18-year-old St Albans man sustained a suspected stab wound to the arm and was promptly rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Law enforcement swiftly intervened, leading to the apprehension of three individuals at the scene: an 18-year-old Sunshine North man, a 17-year-old Braybrook boy, and an 18-year-old Deer Park man. While the Sunshine North man was subsequently released pending further inquiries, the Deer Park man was released with an intent to summons.
However, the Braybrook boy now faces a slew of charges, including intentionally causing injury, affray, assault with a weapon, and possessing a control weapon. He has since been bailed to a children’s court at a later date to answer for his alleged involvement in the incident.
Investigators are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in identifying the two other males allegedly involved in the altercation. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, serving as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining public safety and vigilance in public spaces.
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