Machete violence has been an ongoing problem in the state of Victoria.
A teenager has been stabbed at a petrol station in Victoria after allegedly being attacked by two men carrying machetes.
The incident comes just weeks after the Victorian Labor government fast-tracked a ban on the sale of machetes in retail stores.
Victorian Police confirmed to The Epoch Times that Mill Park Divisional Response Unit officers were investigating the incident at Doreen in Melbourne on June 8.
“A man was attempting to refuel his car at a service station on Bridge Inn Road when two males, armed with machetes, approached him about 9.50pm,” Victorian Police said.
The force is calling for more information.
“The man sustained a laceration to his forearm during a physical altercation and he fled to a nearby fast-food restaurant for assistance. The 18-year-old Doreen man was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.” police confirmed.
“It is believed the offenders, who were also wearing balaclavas, fled the scene in a vehicle. Anyone with information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.”
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