Woman seriously injured in Seddon stabbing

A WOMAN has been seriously injured after being stabbed by a man behaving strangely at her home in Melbourne’s inner west.

A WOMAN has been seriously injured after a man began behaving erratically before stabbing her at her home in Melbourne’s west last night.

Police have arrested the man and he is currently being assessed by a forensic medical officer.

Officers have been told the man was at the home of the victim in Victoria St, Seddon, when he began behaving strangely shortly before midnight.

Police speak with a witness. Photo: Patrick Herve

A crime scene is set up at the corner of Seddon’s two main streets. Photo: Patrick Herve

He allegedly stabbed the woman several times in the upper body.

The victim, a 57-year-old woman, and two friends ran out into the street with the armed man chasing them.

The man chased the woman along Victoria St, which is one of Seddon’s main streets, before she collapsed.

A police officer checks local businesses for CCTV cameras. Photo: Patrick Herve

At that point the alleged offender continued to chase one of the friends along Pilgrim St.

Passers-by went to the injured woman’s aid and she was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Transit police arrested the man, a 30-year-old from Craigieburn.

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

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