Melbourne man critically injured in alleged car-theft confrontation
A 41-year-old man is fighting for his life after being allegedly stabbed while confronting a group attempting to break into a car outside his home in Langwarrin, Melbourne. Police have arrested two 16-year-old boys and are searching for a third teenager in connection with the incident.
A 41-year-old man is critically injured in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed while trying to stop a group of youths from breaking into a car in Melbourne’s south-east. Victoria Police said officers were called to Govan Street in Langwarrin at about 12.20am after the man confronted the group outside his home. Police allege he was seriously injured during the confrontation.
The group left before officers arrived at the property, and the man was taken to hospital, where he was described as fighting for his life. Two 16-year-old boys were arrested at about 4am, several hours after the incident. Police said the teenagers had not yet been questioned about the alleged stabbing.
Investigators are continuing to search for a third teenager believed to have been involved. The supplied report does not state whether anyone has been charged. Police have appealed for witnesses and for anyone with relevant video or other information to come forward.
Information can be provided to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through its website. The investigation remains focused on establishing what happened during the alleged attempt to break into the car and identifying all those involved.
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