Man injured in stabbing on train near Huntingdale Railway Station in Melbourne’s southeast
Three teenagers have been charged, while a fourth remains on the run following an alleged stabbing on a Melbourne train.
Police are investigating an affray that occurred on a train travelling towards Huntingdale Station on Thursday.
“It’s understood four males were on board the train about 6.45pm. The males were allegedly involved in an argument with other passengers when one of the passengers was assaulted,” a police spokesperson said.
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The victim was taken to Dandenong Hospital in a critical condition.
On Friday, a 17-year-old Malvern East boy, a 16-year-old Botanic Ridge boy and a 16-year-old Malvern East boy handed themselves into police and were charged with intentionally causing injury and affray.
They have been bailed to face a children’s court at a later date.
Investigations to locate the fourth male involved remain ongoing, police said.
The Pakenham and Cranbourne Lines faced major delays following the incident, which Metro Trains called a “police request”.
“Consider alternate travel options,” it said, before advising of available bus replacement options between Caufield and Westall.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
