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Police searching for teens after homeless man stabbed in Bendigo overnight

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • A homeless man was stabbed by a group of six teenagers in Bendigo, Australia.
  • The injured man, who was living on the streets, sought help at a local sports bar before being taken to hospital in serious condition.
  • Police are reviewing CCTV footage and appealing for witnesses as they search for the teenage offenders.

A homeless man is in serious condition after being stabbed by a group of six teenagers in the regional Victorian city of Bendigo. The attack occurred around 9 p.m. Tuesday when the teenagers allegedly set upon the 41-year-old man in Bath Lane.

Following the assault, the injured man, who had been living on the streets, stumbled into the Sporting Globe pub on Hargreaves Street. Staff at the pub immediately contacted emergency services and provided first aid until paramedics arrived. The man was then taken to a local hospital.

An incident of this nature is entirely unprecedented in our venue and the surrounding area, which has always been a safe and welcoming environment.

โ€” The sports bar managementThe management of the Sporting Globe pub commented on the unprecedented nature of the attack at their venue.

Police have reviewed CCTV footage from the area and spoken with witnesses. They are appealing for anyone who has not yet come forward to assist with their investigation. The pub management stated that the incident was unprecedented for their venue and the surrounding area, which they described as a safe and welcoming environment. They are fully cooperating with the police investigation.

We are fully cooperating with Victoria Police and will continue to provide any support they require.

โ€” The sports bar managementThe management of the Sporting Globe pub assured their full cooperation with the ongoing police investigation.
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