Teen charged over random Melbourne stabbing - 7NEWS
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with stabbing a woman as she walked to work through a Melbourne shopping centre.
7news.com.auHere’s what’s currently reported about the Oakleigh stabbing:
- A large group attacked about 7:45 pm outside a business on Eaton Mall in Oakleigh, Melbourne. An 18-year-old man from Malvern East was injured and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; a 16-year-old male was also assaulted but not injured. The incident is being treated as targeted, with inquiries ongoing and no arrests at the time of reporting. [Source: Victoria Police press release, 2026-04-17][2]
- Reports describe balaclavas and machetes used by offenders; the group fled on foot and detectives are reviewing dashcam/CCTV footage and seeking witnesses. Proactive patrols are in place to reassure the community. [Source: Victoria Police press release, 2026-04-17][2]
- Media coverage notes an associated nearby incident at a dessert bar outside Vanilla Lounge in Oakleigh, with an 18-year-old also involved and taken to hospital, reinforcing that this area experienced a violent disturbance around the same timeframe. [Source: The Greek Herald, 2026-04-16][1]
Key context and ongoing status:
- The event is being treated as a targeted incident rather than a random assault, with investigations continuing and no confirmed arrests at the time of reporting.[2]
- Police are asking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam/CCTV footage to come forward to Crime Stoppers.[2]
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