Abbotsford woman’s death sparks homicide investigations, police charge son

Two teenagers have been charged with murder after they allegedly stabbed one of their mums to death in her home.

Two boys in their early teens have been charged with murder after one of their mothers was allegedly stabbed to death in her Melbourne home.

The 41-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed at a home in Abbotsford around 11.10pm on Wednesday.

Emergency services arrived before midnight to find the woman critically injured.

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after the death of a woman in Abbotsford. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Valeriu Campan

She was taken to hospital but died shortly afterwards due to the extent of her injuries.

Another teenage boy, 13, who was also at the residence was found to have no physical injuries.

The woman’s 15-year-old son and a 14-year-old boy were charged with her murder on Friday.

The teens are alleged to have fled the Abbotsford property in a vehicle.

Police launched a search for the boys after the incident. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Valeriu Campan

Witnesses told police that the vehicle was seen about 11.20pm near roadworks at the St Kilda junction area.

Those witnesses also alleged to police that they saw teenage boys inside the vehicle.

The vehicle was later seen in St Kilda about 7.30am on Thursday.

A widespread search was launched by Victoria Police before the pair were found at Learmonth, in central Victoria, and taken into custody before 3pm on Thursday.

The woman died after being stabbed at the scene. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Valeriu Campan

Victoria Police confirmed the two teens will appear before a children’s court at a later date.

The incident is being investigated by the Homicide Squad.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Originally published as Abbotsford woman’s death sparks homicide investigations, police charge son