Two boys injured after fight breaks out on Midland Highway bridge, Shepparton

Two boys are in hospital with suspected machete wounds after a brawl between involving about 20 youths in Shepparton.

Two boys have been injured after a large brawl in Shepparton on Monday afternoon.

Two boys have sustained suspected machete wounds after a large-scale brawl broke out in Shepparton on Monday afternoon.

A Victoria Police spokesman said police were told a group of up to 20 youths were seen fighting near a suspension bridge off the Midland Highway about 4.05pm.

He said two boys sustained “suspected” machete wounds during the affray in Shepparton.

“Responding emergency services located the two teenage boys who were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,” he said.

“Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.”

It comes just days after a machete sale ban was implemented across the state.

From lunchtime last Wednesday, retailers were banned from supplying the item for sale or possessing them with the intent to sell.

The ban covers all machetes, defined as a cutting edge knife with a blade of more than 20 centimetres.

A full ban on the blades will come in on September 1.

An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said two people were transported by road to Goulburn Valley Health.

Anyone who witnessed the matter, has video footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.