Teenage boy dies, another fights for his life, after stabbing in Melbourne

A 17-year-old has died and another teen is fighting for his life after being stabbed in a Melbourne suburb.

A teenage boy has died in Melbourne after being stabbed along with another young man.

Victoria Police said officers were investigating in the north-west suburb of Kings Park on Saturday.

Police are investigating in Kings Park. Picture: Sarah Matray

A sheet and box of tissues on the footpath with blood surrounding it in Kings Park. Picture: Sarah Matray

The two young men aged in their late teens were found injured on Main Rd West just after 2.30pm.

They were taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.

Police have confirmed that one of the boys, aged 17, died in hospital. Another 18-year-old was also taken to hospital in critical condition and continues to fight for his life.

“The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear at this stage but at this time it is being treated as suspicious,” a police statement said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The two teens were stabbed. Picture: Sarah Matray

The exact circumstances have not been determined. Picture: Sarah Matray

Originally published as Teenage boy dies, another fights for his life, after stabbing in Melbourne