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Mickleham man Ruka Carlson, 30, died from multiple stab wounds after he was allegedly chased, kicked and knifed on Chapel Street in Prahran in the early hours of April 20.
A 22-year-old Roxburgh Park man and a 21-year-old man from Campbellfield were arrested and interviewed by police today.
This afternoon they were both charged with a string of offences relating to Carlson’s death, as well as unrelated matters.
Both men were charged with offences including affray, intentionally causing injury, attempted robbery and failing to provide a pin code.
Police will allege they also located a quantity of drugs, ammunition, stolen goods and fireworks during a warrant at a Campbellfield property.
The Campbellfield man has also been charged with a range of drug and weapons offences, as well as committing an indictable offence on bail.
He will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
The Roxburgh Park man has been bailed to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
It’s believed the parties involved in the incident were known to each other.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the busy area at the time of the attack who may have witnessed the incident or has any footage to come forward.