December 7, 2025 — 3:33pm
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Police have arrested a teenager and are searching for another alleged offender after a man died in Melbourne’s inner north on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities were called to the intersection of Maribyrnong and Union roads in Ascot Vale about 3.45pm after reports of a man with stab wounds.
The man was treated at the scene and transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.
The man has yet to be formally identified.
Police believe two alleged offenders fled the scene. They arrested an 18-year-old man on Ascot Street about 4pm and continue to search for the second person.
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Police are patrolling the area as part of their search and have established a crime scene.
Nine News reported a noticeable number of police and emergency services in the area following the stabbing.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the stabbing or have CCTV or dashcam footage from the incident to contact them anonymously at crimestoppersvic.com.au or on 1800 333 000.
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Roy Ward is a sports writer, live blogger and breaking news journalist. He’s been writing for The Age since 2010.Connect via Twitter or email.
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