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Two charged over Corio stabbing

An 18-year-old male is fighting for his life and two other teenagers are in custody after a Corio brawl led to a stabbing on Sunday night.

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A BELL Post Hill teen is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in Corio on Sunday night.

The 18-year-old sustained life threatening stab wounds after an alleged brawl between two group of young adults on Goulburn Ave just after 6.30pm.

The victim was taken to Geelong Hospital, where he underwent surgery and remains in a critical condition.

Victoria Police confirmed two teenagers were arrested nearby shortly after the stabbing.

A 16-year-old Brookfield boy has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury, affray and committing an indictable offence while on bail.

An 18-year-old is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed. Picture: Mitch Bear
An 18-year-old is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed. Picture: Mitch Bear

He has been remanded in custody and is expected to appear before the children’s court at a later date.

Another 18-year-old Melton man was charged with affray, possessing a drug of dependence and committing an indictable offence while on bail and was remanded to appear in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Investigators believe the parties are known to each other and investigations around the incident are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Originally published as Two charged over Corio stabbing

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