Man arrested after Latrobe Valley stabbing

A man in his 20s has been arrested after a stabbing on a residential street in the Latrobe Valley.

A man in his 20s has been arrested after a stabbing on a residential street in Traralgon on Tuesday night.

Emergency services were called to a Kevin Ct address shortly after 6.40pm, locating a man with serious stab injuries to his upper body.

Police believe the two men are known to each other with the stabbing taking place during a dispute, according to a Victoria Police spokeswoman.

“It’s believed two men were involved in a dispute when one man sustained stab wounds to the upper body,” she said.

“A Traralgon man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.”

The victim, a Traralgon man in his 30s was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au