CBD stabbing leaves one dead, another injured
A man has died and a second man injured after a stabbing on Frederick Way in Melbourne's CBD on Friday night.
A man died after being found with stab wounds on Frederick Way in Melbourne's CBD just before 8.10pm on Friday. Emergency services performed CPR but could not save him.
A second man, in his 30s, was found nearby with a stab wound and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police established a crime scene between Queen St and A'Beckett St. Homicide detectives are investigating whether the incident was targeted.
No arrests have been made and the victim remains unidentified. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
- Frederick Way, Melbourne CBD
- Location
- Friday night, just before 8:10pm
- Time
Why it mattersA death in the CBD raises questions about safety in the city centre and whether it was part of a wider conflict.
AustraliaThe incident closes part of Melbourne's city centre to pedestrians and puts homicide investigators on the case.
