Wyndham Vale stabbing: Two suspects now facing murder charges.
Homicide Squad detectives have charged two people with murder following the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Nathaniel Mwanza in Wyndham Vale on Wednesday, February 19.
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Emergency services were called to a bus stop near Haines Drive around 8pm after reports of an alleged altercation. When police arrived, they found Mr Mwanza with wounds consistent with a stabbing. Despite efforts from paramedics, the Hoppers Crossing man died at the scene.
The incident triggered a major police investigation, with detectives examining CCTV footage from a public bus where the alleged altercation began. SES crews were also seen searching nearby streets and yards as part of the investigation.
On Friday, February 21, detectives arrested a 17-year-old boy from the Wyndham area and a 22-year-old man from Ascot. Both have since been charged with murder.
The accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear in court on Saturday, February 22.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack. It remains unclear whether the incident was targeted, and no weapons have been recovered.
Anyone with further information, dashcam, or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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