Police investigate machete brawl at Melbourne's Flinders Street Station
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- Police responded to a large brawl involving up to 10 people, some armed with machetes, at Melbourne's Flinders Street Station on Saturday night.
- A 17-year-old boy sustained arm lacerations and was hospitalized, while six individuals were apprehended by Protective Services Officers and police.
- One 22-year-old man faces charges including affray and assault with a weapon, with others aged 13-16 released pending further investigation.
Police swarmed Melbourne's Flinders Street Station on Saturday night following a violent brawl involving up to 10 individuals, some reportedly armed with machetes. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the station's concourse area.
Police swarmed Melbourne's landmark Flinders Street Station on Saturday night after a brawl involving up to 10 people, some armed with machetes.
A 17-year-old boy suffered lacerations to his arm and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Protective Services Officers apprehended four people who had boarded a train at the station, allegedly finding them still in possession of machetes. An additional two individuals were arrested nearby.
A 17-year-old boy was found with lacerations to his arm.
Authorities have charged a 22-year-old man with affray, recklessly causing injury, assault with a weapon, and possessing a prohibited weapon. He has been released on bail and is scheduled to appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court in November. The remaining five individuals, aged between 13 and 16, were released without charge as police continue their investigation into the fight.
Protective Services Officers apprehended four people who had boarded a train at the station. They were allegedly found still armed with machetes.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to contact Crime Stoppers.
A 22-year-old has been charged with affray, recklessly causing injury, assault with a weapon and possessing a prohibited weapon.
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