Arabic version: وفاة رجل بعد حادثة طعن مزعومة في سانت ألبانز

According to ABC News, detectives are investigating what police believe was the fatal stabbing of a man at a home in St Albans, in Melbourne’s west. Emergency services were called to an address on Belfort Street shortly after 12:30am following reports that a man had been seriously injured.

Police said the injured man was taken to hospital in a critical condition. He later died. The investigation concerns an alleged stabbing at the St Albans home overnight, with homicide detectives leading inquiries into the death.

Another man was arrested at the scene by homicide detectives. Police said he was believed to be known to the alleged victim. No further details about the arrested man or the circumstances surrounding the reported injury were provided.

Police said the investigation was continuing. Anyone with information has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online.