An 18-year-old woman is stabbed at least six times and stomped on during an assault in Deer Park in Melbourne’s west on Wednesday night, according to police. Reports describe multiple injuries, including being kicked in the head.
Police say the attack involves two groups in the area and escalates into a violent confrontation. One outlet characterizes the incident using available video, describing it as a “brutal” assault and noting that up to 10 youths may be involved. Other reporting focuses on the same core events—kicking, stomping, and multiple stab wounds—without detailing the broader number of participants.
Authorities have not, in the accounts provided, released further information about suspects, motives, or arrests. The incident is being investigated by police as an assault involving groups of youths in Deer Park.