Homicide Squad detectives have arrested two men on following the fatal stabbing of a Cranbourne man in Melbourne’s CBD on Sunday 30 November.
With assistance from Gang Crime Squad and VIPER Taskforce, warrants were executed at two residential properties in Delahey and Seabrook on Friday 4 November.
A 23-year-old Seabrook man and a 20-year-old Delahey man were both been arrested and will now be interviewed by police.
The arrests follow an incident where emergency services were called to Bourke Street about 5.45am on Sunday 30 October following reports of a group of people fighting.
Two men sustained stab wounds and were conveyed to hospital in a critical condition where a 20-year-old from Cranbourne later died.
The second man remains in hospital.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Dean Thomas said Police made it a priority to find those responsible for this young man’s death and hold them to account.
“There were a number of instances of young males displaying a willingness to engage in violent, knife related crime, resulting in the death of one male and serious injury to a number of others,” Inspector Thomas said.
“Carrying knives will result in tragic outcomes for all parties concerned and the ramifications are severe and life changing.
“A young man has senselessly lost his life, and a number of families now face a lifetime of grieving.
“These arrests follow an exhaustive investigative effort from the Homicide Squad and the Gang Crime Squad and are testament to Victoria Police’s strong focus on holding those who commit acts of violence to account.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has video footage or further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
