Two men allegedly stabbed in head, arm in Wonthaggi

A man has been stabbed in the back of his head and another stabbed in his left arm in two separate attacks in Wonthaggi.

A man was stabbed in the back of his head and another stabbed in his left arm in two separate attacks in Wonthaggi on Saturday.

Police responded to the call at 12.20am after a man was attacked by three unknown men on McKenzie St, between Harvey Norman and Bunnings.

The victim, a 33-year-old man from Wonthaggi, was taken to Wonthaggi hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

Police are still investigating.

The second alleged attack was at Wonthaggi plaza.

Police say a group of youths had been gathering and allegedly “causing trouble”.

The situation escalated and a 40-year-old man from Bass Coast was allegedly stabbed in his left arm.

Police say the victim had been attempting to diffuse the situation.

The alleged offender, a 17-year-old, was arrested.

He has not been charged.

The victim was later taken to the Wonthaggi emergency department with minor injuries.