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Gang-Related Brawl at Melbourne Shopping Centre Leaves One Hospitalized

Northland Shopping Centre was locked down after a pre-planned fight involving rival gangs, with police arresting two suspects and investigating further.

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An ambulance arrives at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Thursday, June 9, 2022. (AAP Image/Diego Fedele) NO ARCHIVING
Northland Shopping Centre in Preston, Melbourne, is reportedly on lockdown following reports of a stabbing incident.
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Overview

  • A violent altercation involving around 10 individuals broke out at Northland Shopping Centre in Preston, Melbourne, with some participants reportedly armed with machetes.
  • One man in his 20s sustained serious upper body injuries and is hospitalized in stable condition at Royal Melbourne Hospital.
  • Police have arrested two males, including a 15-year-old, and are actively searching for additional suspects in connection with the incident.
  • The fight is believed to have been a pre-arranged meeting between rival gangs, with authorities suggesting it may have been an act of retaliation.
  • The Victorian government plans to implement a ban on machetes starting September 2025, highlighting ongoing concerns about weapon-related violence.