Victoria
Woman stabbed and stomped on in Deer Park group assault
An 18-year-old woman has been hospitalised following a violent confrontation involving two groups in Melbourne's outer west.
An 18-year-old woman has been left with serious injuries after she was repeatedly stabbed and stomped on during a violent confrontation in Melbourne's west.
According to wire reports, the incident occurred in the suburb of Deer Park and involved a clash between two separate groups of people. Police have described the assault as brutal, highlighting the extreme level of violence directed at the young victim.
The confrontation quickly escalated, resulting in the teenager being kicked in the head and stomped on by attackers. In addition to the severe physical beating, investigators confirmed that she was stabbed at least six times. Emergency services attended the scene, and the young woman was transported to hospital for treatment of her injuries.
The exact sequence of events leading up to the violent clash remains unclear. Police have not yet released details regarding the type of weapon used in the stabbing, nor have they confirmed how many individuals were directly involved in the physical assault. It is also unknown whether the victim was known to her attackers or if the confrontation was random.
Local detectives are continuing their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident. No arrests have been announced at this stage, and police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the altercation or who has dashcam footage from the Deer Park area to contact investigators.
The current medical condition of the teenager has not been updated by hospital authorities, though the nature of her wounds indicates she will require ongoing medical care.
Investigators are expected to release further details as they review CCTV footage from the area to identify the individuals involved in the confrontation.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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