Man charged over alleged stabbing in Morwell

One man has been charged and another has been injured and taken to hospital following an alleged stabbing in the Latrobe Valley.

A man has been charged by Latrobe Crime Investigations Unit detectives. Picture: Facebook / Kirsty Rice

One man has been charged and another has been taken to hospital following an alleged stabbing in Morwell.

Emergency services were called to the scene where a 39-year-old Morwell man had been allegedly stabbed at an address on Dwyer Ct at 10.30am on Sunday.

The victim was taken to Latrobe Regional Health with non-life-threatening injuries in a serious but stable condition.

The alleged stabbing took place at an address on Dwyer Ct in Morwell. Picture: Jack Colantuono

“A 29-year-old Morwell man has been charged with intentionally cause injury and other weapon-related offences,” a police spokesman said.

“He will appear before Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court at a later date.”

The scene on Dwyer Ct was cleared within an hour. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Police allege the parties were known to each other and the scene was cleared within an hour.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has more information or security footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000, submit a confidential report online or call the Morwell police station on [phone].