Three stabbed during marketplace deal in Melbourne suburbs
Three males were stabbed during a marketplace deal in St Albans on Sunday afternoon; two have critical injuries.
Three males met outside a house on Cobham Street in St Albans at about 1.20pm on Sunday as part of a marketplace exchange. A violent argument broke out.
A 17-year-old and a man in his 20s were taken to hospital with critical stab injuries. A 23-year-old man was also hospitalised with serious stab wounds.
Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the violence. No arrests had been made by the time of reporting.
- Sunday 1:20pm, Cobham Street, St Albans
- Time and place
- None made by time of reporting
- Arrests
Why it mattersMarketplace deals between strangers carry real safety risks; this incident highlights the danger of unvetted in-person exchanges.
AustraliaThe stabbing underscores risks for Victorians buying or selling through online marketplaces without proper precautions.
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