Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged five teenage boys following a serious stabbing in Taylors Lakes last night.
It's alleged an altercation occurred between two men and a group of youths in the food court of a Melton Highway shopping centre about 7.05pm.
A 19-year-old man Sunbury man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains in a critical condition.
The quick actions of local police and PSOs saw the arrest of the teenagers outside Watergardens Train Station a short time later.
A 14-year-old St Albans boy was charged with intentionally causing serious injury and affray.
The four other youths - a 17-year-old from Kings Park, 17-year-old from Deer Park, 17-year-old from Burnside Heights and 16-year-old from St Albans - were all charged with affray.
They will appear before a bail justice for a remand hearing.
Any witnesses or anyone with mobile phone footage that has not already spoken to police are urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
