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- Sunday 7 June 2026 at 5:32 am
A teenager arrested by Protective Service Officers on Saturday has been charged in relation to a stabbing in Bendigo last week.
The 16-year-old was arrested at Bendigo Railway Station on 6 June just after 7pm.
He has been interviewed by detectives from Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit and charged with intentionally cause injury, affray, assault with a weapon and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
The charges following an incident on Thursday 4 June where a 41-year-old man was allegedly set upon by up to six youths in Bath Lane following an altercation about 9pm.
The injured man made his way from the laneway to a sports bar and sought assistance after the offenders fled the scene.
He was treated by ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds in a serious condition.
The boy from the Greater Bendigo area has been remanded in custody to appear before a children’s court.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Sergeant Julie-Anne Newman
Media Unit
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