Supermarket stabbing charge

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A 16-year-old Cranbourne North boy has been charged over a stabbing at a supermarket in McCrae Street, Dandenong on 4 August.

Greater Dandenong CIU detectives say an 18-year-old man was critically injured when stabbed after a verbal altercation with a group of males just after 4pm.

The victim underwent surgery and spent seven days recovering in hospital.

The boy was charged with intentionally causing serious injury.

He was remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

Police have arrested four teenage boys over the incident.

On 4 August, a 16-year-old Dandenong North boy was charged with affray and bailed to appear at a children’s court.

A 14-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, both of Dandenong North, were arrested and released pending further inquiries.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au