Epping crime: Teen allegedly stabbed at Epping train station

Four teens armed with knives allegedly demanded a boy’s phone before turning violent in a frightening attempted armed robbery in Epping.

A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed in Epping.

A teenager has been stabbed by a group of youths during an alleged attempted armed robbery in Epping.

Police were told a 16-year-old boy was at Epping train station with friends when he was approached by a group of five boys, four of which were armed with knives, about 9pm Thursday.

The group demanded his phone and when he refused, they became violent.

The victim suffered a suspected stab wound and ran to Epping police station to report the incident, before he was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police arrested a 14-year-old boy and three 16-year-old boys near Thomastown train station in relation to the incident.

The boys remain in custody and are assisting police with their inquiries.

Anyone with information is urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.