Delivery rider stabbed to death in Melbourne
Jianming Feng was allegedly stabbed to death after confronting a man tampering with delivery bikes in Melbourne.
Feng and his 34-year-old colleague saw a man interfering with their delivery bikes and confronted him. This led to a fight.
Feng and his colleague were allegedly stabbed. Feng died at the scene.
The 34-year-old colleague was taken to hospital. A 51-year-old man was arrested and due to be interviewed.
Hundreds of members of Melbourne's Chinese community attended a vigil at the State Library Victoria on Saturday and held a rally expressing concerns about public safety. Feng, known to friends as Brother Feng, was remembered as a hardworking, loved father and community member who sent most of his wages to support family in China.
A GoFundMe for his family has raised more than $156,000 for funeral costs and emergency support.
- 47, from Shaanxi Province, China
- Victim's age
- 2017
- Arrival in Australia
- More than $156,000 raised on GoFundMe
- Community fundraising
- Hundreds of Melbourne's Chinese community
- Vigil attendance
Why it mattersA tragic death raises urgent concerns about safety for vulnerable gig workers.
AustraliaMelbourne's Chinese community mourns; government pledges focus on protections for delivery workers.
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