Delivery rider recovering after stabbing that killed colleague in Melbourne CBD
A HungryPanda rider recovering from abdominal stab wounds after his colleague Jianming Feng was killed on November 6 in Melbourne.
A food delivery rider is recovering at home after being stabbed in the abdomen during an altercation in Melbourne's CBD that killed his colleague. The two riders had stopped their bikes outside a Frederick Way restaurant when Roberto Urbano allegedly kicked them over on November 6 around 8.10pm.
When they confronted Urbano, he allegedly stabbed both men. Jianming Feng, 47, suffered fatal stab wounds and died at the scene.
The second rider, 34, underwent surgery to have his wound stitched but had no internal organ damage. He has been discharged from hospital but is expected to remain off work for some time while recovering.
A flatmate is helping care for him. Urbano, 51, has been charged with murder and intentionally causing serious injury.
He appeared in court via video link and is due back on April 26, 2027.
- November 6, around 8.10pm
- Date and time
- Jianming Feng, 47
- Victim
- Frederick Way, Melbourne CBD
- Location
- April 26, 2027
- Next court date
Why it mattersHighlights ongoing safety risks for delivery riders and the real human cost of street violence beyond the fatal outcome.
AustraliaRaises questions about worker safety and security in Melbourne's hospitality and delivery sector.
