LANGWARRIN, Victoria — Three teenage boys have been charged following an alleged stabbing that left a 41-year-old man with serious injuries in Melbourne’s south-east.
According to reports published on September 26, 2026, emergency services were called to Govan Street in Langwarrin at approximately 12:20 a.m. after reports that a man had been stabbed outside his home.
Police allege the incident occurred when the man confronted a group of young people who were allegedly attempting to break into a vehicle. A confrontation followed, during which the 41-year-old man sustained a stab wound to his upper body.
Paramedics attended the scene and transported the injured man to hospital in critical condition. Subsequent reporting indicated that his condition had stabilised.
The teenagers reportedly left the scene before police arrived. Two 16-year-old boys were arrested in the early hours of September 26, while a third teenager, aged 17, was arrested later that day.
According to 7NEWS, all three teenagers were charged with allegedly causing serious injury in circumstances of gross violence. The allegations are subject to the legal process, and the accused are entitled to the presumption of innocence.
The incident prompted concern among local residents, with neighbours describing the normally quiet, family-oriented street as an unsettling place to find a serious police and ambulance response.
Investigators have appealed for information from anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant CCTV footage or other evidence.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or submit information through its official website.
Although the incident has drawn attention to safety concerns in the Langwarrin community, the reports located relate to September 26. No separate stabbing confirmed for October 9, 2026, was identified in the available reporting.
