Man charged over alleged stabbing at St Kilda cafe

Witnesses say two men feuded over a woman before a horror daylight stabbing that left a footpath spattered with blood.

Police at the scene of a stabbing at Staple Provider & Cafe in St Kilda. Picture: Ian Currie

Police will probe what sparked a daylight stabbing at a busy St Kilda cafe on Sunday.

A man was rushed to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in the neck multiple times by another man known to him.

Police were called to Staple Providore & Cafe on Fitzroy St about 10am following reports of “an altercation”.

Bloodstains could be seen on the ground outside the Fitzroy St eatery. Picture: Ian Currie

The fire brigade cleans up the gory scene. Picture: Ian Currie

A witness said they heard one man scream “help” before a commotion erupted.

Soon after the incident, two Samaritans performed a citizen’s arrest on the alleged ­offender until police arrived.

Another brunch-goer ­assisted the man who had suffered knife wounds in the neck.

The wild scene resulted in the cafe being cleared out and forced to shut for the day.

Another witness, Jayden Hunter, added: “Nothing prepares you for the screams of someone being attacked. Hope all is OK.”

Evidence markers on a table at the cafe. Picture: Ian Currie

Staff were rattled by the disturbing incident. Picture: Ian Currie

A 42-year-old St Kilda man was arrested at the scene and has been charged over the horror incident.

He has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing serious injury, intentionally causing injury and assault with a weapon.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.