Five teenagers, some as young as 14, have been charged after a father and son were stabbed in Melbourne’s Southbank precinct early this morning.
Emergency services were called to the Yarra Promenade just before 2am after reports of a brawl.
The police received information that a father and his 23-year-old son, aged 47, were strolling with other relatives when they encountered a group of teenagers. One of the teenagers accidentally collided with a member of their party.
An argument began before the teens allegedly assaulted the father and son.
The pair were stabbed in the altercation, with both being taken to hospital.
The pair’s injuries are non-life-threatening.
The five teens allegedly fled the scene, but were arrested soon after by police.
A 15-year-old boy was charged with intentionally cause injury x 2, affray, assault in company x 2 and assault with weapon x 2.
He was remanded in custody to appear before a children’s court today.
A 17-year-old male faces charges of affray, group assault, criminal damage, and possessing a controlled weapon without a valid reason, concerning a separate incident.
A 14-year-old boy from was charged with affray, recklessly cause injury, assault in company x 2 and assault by kicking.
Both were bailed to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
A 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy were both released pending summons.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses.
