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Second Teen Arrested Over Fatal Ascot Vale Stabbing as Police Narrow Probe

Police now say the case centers on two suspects following the detention of a 16-year-old.

Overview

  • A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Carlton on Wednesday around 11am and taken to hospital for a pre-existing hand injury before an interview.
  • Officers said they are not seeking any other suspects in connection with the stabbing.
  • Eighteen-year-old Alambs Mohmmed was charged on Monday with intentionally causing injury, affray, escaping custody and theft, and he did not apply for bail.
  • The court was told Mohmmed was meant to be in custody at the time of the alleged offending, and he is scheduled to return to court on December 18.
  • The victim, a 40-year-old man, died in hospital after being found with stab wounds near Maribyrnong and Union roads, with witnesses reporting two attackers and attempts by bystanders to intervene.