Teen stabbed, stores lock down
Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred in Hoppers Crossing on Thursday, 20 March.
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Authorities believe a physical altercation took place between two males at a shopping centre on Heaths Road around 4:05 pm.
An 18-year-old man sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital. A 16-year-old male was arrested nearby and was interviewed.
A witness described the scene, stating, “We saw people running and a lady screaming ‘a knife!’ and as we left, someone was behind a black curtain.”
Several stores in the shopping centre, including Target, went into lockdown as the situation unfolded.
The offender has been charged with multiple offences, including intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing serious injury, possessing a drug of dependence, and carrying a controlled weapon.
He remains in custody and is set to face court at a later date.
The investigation is ongoing.
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.
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