A boy has been charged over an alleged stabbing at a shopping centre in north-west Melbourne yesterday.
Police allege six males were fighting near a cinema inside the mall on Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong, before spilling out to the restaurant area about 6.10pm.
Two of the males were armed with machetes.
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An 18-year-old St Albans man was taken to hospital with a suspected stab wound to the arm.
An 18-year-old Sunshine North man, a 17-year-old Braybrook boy and 18-year-old Deer Park man were arrested at the scene.
The Sunshine North man was released pending further inquiries and the Deer Park man was released with intent to summons.
Police believe the parties were known to one another.
The 17-year-old boy has been charged with various assault and weapons charges.
He has been bailed and is due to appear at a children's court at a later date.
Police are appealing for any information to identify the two other males involved in the incident.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
