Cranbourne carjacking: Man suffers life-threatening injuries in stabbing as two women arrested

Molly Magennis
7NEWS
A man was stabbed during an alleged carjacking in Melbourne’s southeast on Sunday night.
A man was stabbed during an alleged carjacking in Melbourne’s southeast on Sunday night. Credit: 7NEWS

A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed during an alleged carjacking in Melbourne’s southeast on Sunday night.

Police say two women approached a 35-year-old man near a strip of shops on Lurline St, Cranbourne about 9.40pm and allegedly stabbed him before stealing his car.

It’s believed the man attempted to seek help inside a nearby pizza shop but collapsed onto the road.

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The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Blood and bandages at the scene.
Blood and bandages at the scene. Credit: 7NEWS

A 33-year-old Mornington woman and a 28-year-old Carrum Downs woman were arrested a short time later in Pakenham.

They are currently speaking with police.

Just a few minutes before the stabbing police said the pair had allegedly attempted to carjack a woman on Sladen St but were unsuccessful.

Anyone with information or CCTV/dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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