GEELONG, VIC. — A teenage boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing this afternoon.
Officers were called to the Malop Street scene after several calls to Triple Zero (000) about an assault just after 3.30pm.
Police understand that two boys were seen fighting in the mall of a shopping centre while a group of teenage bystanders, believed to be known to the pair, looked on.
A 17-year-old boy was later found by police injured nearby with suspected stab wounds.
He has been transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Police believe the other person involved and several bystanders fled the scene and were last seen heading towards Yarra Street.
A crime scene has been established in the mall and the surrounding area.
Police are processing the scene.
Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have filmed the altercation to please come forward.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
