Homicide Squad detectives have charged an 18-year-old man from Narre Warren with murder following a fatal stabbing in Lyndhurst earlier this month.
Investigators have been told a group of males were seen fighting in the vicinity of Society Avenue about 8.30pm on 14 March.
Emergency services arrived to find a male with serious injuries consistent with a stabbing.
All other parties had fled the scene.
Timothy Leek, a 24-year-old man from Clyde, was taken to hospital where he later died.
Southern Metro Crime Reduction Team officers arrested an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy in Doveton about 5.30pm on 21 March.
They were interviewed by Homicide detectives and the 18-year-old was charged with murder and will face Melbourne Magistrates' Court later today.
The 17-year-old boy was released pending further enquires.
The investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone who witnessed the incident, has footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
