Overview
- Emergency services were called about 11:45pm after a group armed with knives and reported machetes attacked two males outside a restaurant.
- The victims, a 20-year-old from Heidelberg West and an 18-year-old from New South Wales, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
- Victoria Police say up to seven offenders fled in vehicles, with intelligence indicating two carloads left before officers arrived.
- The Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit is leading inquiries into motive, with police stating the incident is not linked to New Year’s Eve celebrations.
- No arrests or charges have been announced, and police urged anyone with footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.