19-Year-Old Charged Following Alleged Stabbing in Hoppers Crossing
A man has been charged by the Westgate Alliance Taskforce detectives in connection to an alleged affray and stabbing incident that occurred in Hoppers Crossing last month. Emergency services were dispatched to Mossfiel Drive in the early hours of Saturday, November 23, where a man was reportedly found injured nearby on Spring Drive.
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The injured man, 23, was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains in a stable condition. A 16-year-old boy also arrived at the hospital shortly afterwards with suspected stab wounds. He has since been released.
Nine men were arrested at the scene of the crime. Following their interviews, they were released as detectives continued their investigation into the incident. A 19-year-old man from Hoppers Crossing, who was among the nine men initially arrested, was taken into custody yesterday evening.
The man is now facing charges related to the alleged stabbing of the 16-year-old boy. The charges include intentionally causing injury, affray, assault with a weapon, and possession of a controlled weapon. The accused has been remanded by police and is slated to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the incidents, has CCTV or dashcam footage, or has any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
