A violent altercation erupted near The Emerson in Prahran around 10 PM last night, resulting in a man being allegedly stabbed.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with the victim bleeding profusely in the middle of the street. Quick-thinking friends reportedly pulled him to the safety of the footpath.
Suffering from life-threatening injuries, the victim was swiftly taken to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
Inside the club, patrons were advised to stay put as the incident unfolded outside, according to reports from 9News.
A bystander recounted seeing a group of 15 to 20 men emerging from a large black Hummer, seemingly heading toward the club. “I saw a guy in a white jumper run into the road and then completely collapse,” she recalled.
The woman said she saw “a guy in a white jumper run on the road and then completely collapse”.
“He just lay there, completely unconscious, which was frightening to see,” she said.
A 25-year-old man, believed to be known to the 35-year-old, was arrested nearby and also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
He was questioned by detectives and has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing serious injury, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, assault with a weapon (knife) and using a knife in the commission of an indictable offence.
The Parkville man faced the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today, where he did not apply for bail and will remain in custody until his next court appearance in March.
The 35-year-old is now recovering in the hospital in stable condition.
