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Third teen charged with murder over Melbourne stabbing

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • A third teenager has been charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of 15-year-old Darweish Mohamed in Melbourne.
  • Police arrested a 14-year-old boy, who will face a children's court, while two other teenagers, aged 15 and 16, were previously charged.
  • A fundraiser for the victim's family has raised over $60,000, and tributes continue to grow at the scene.

A third teenager faces a murder charge following the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Darweish Mohamed in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The victim was found with stab wounds in the car park of Craigieburn Community Hospital on Wednesday night. A hospital staff member attempted CPR but could not save him.

Authorities have now charged a 14-year-old boy with murder, who is expected to appear in a children's court. This follows charges laid yesterday against two other teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, also for Darweish's murder. These two remain in custody and will face a committal hearing in November.

In connection with the death, police have also charged a 20-year-old man with fire damage and a 15-year-old girl with motor vehicle theft and affray. Meanwhile, a fundraiser for Darweish's family has surpassed $60,000, and mourners have left flowers and tributes outside the hospital where he was found.

A fundraiser for the slain teenager's family had raised more than $60,000.

— ABC NewsDetails about the community's response to the tragedy.
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