Teenager stomped on and stabbed in 'brutal' assault in Melbourne's west
Police say the 18-year-old woman was kicked in the head, stomped on and stabbed at least six times in an incident involving two groups at Deer Park.
An 18-year-old woman was brutally assaulted in Melbourne's west on Wednesday night. She suffered six stab wounds to her upper body and was found by police at Robert Bruce Reserve in Deer Park at around 7:15pm. According to Victoria Police, the incident began as an altercation following an online dispute. Two groups of young people met at the reserve, and the 18-year-old woman was targeted by one or more offenders.
She was kicked in the head while on the ground and then stabbed multiple times. The woman was taken to the hospital in a serious condition. A 20-year-old woman was also assaulted but did not require medical attention. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident to come forward. Detective Acting Sergeant Ali Samie stated that the use of knives in such assaults is outrageous and could potentially result in a homicide. Three knives have been recovered and are undergoing forensic testing. The investigation is ongoing.
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