Police are appealing for information following an incident in Shepparton last Friday night which left a man with life-threatening injuries.
Investigators have been told that two 33-year-old Shepparton men were at their home address on Sidney Court on Friday, 2 September.
Shortly after 9.20pm, it’s believed a group of five men have attended the property.
While the exact circumstances are still unknown, it’s believed the men entered the house and were involved in an altercation with the two male residents.
The residents were both seriously assaulted, with one man receiving a life-threatening stab wound to the leg.
The second man received head and upper body injuries as a result of the assault.
Neighbours heard the altercation and subsequently called police.
It’s believed the group of men involved in the incident left the address and ran into nearby Vibert Reserve.
At this stage it’s unknown where the men went after that and police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the men in the area on the night to come forward.
The group are all perceived to be of African appearance and were wearing dark clothing on the night.
Detectives have also been told that members of the group may have been seen in Sidney Court in the days leading up to the incident.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage from the area between Wednesday, 31 August and Saturday 3 September to contact police.
The victim who was stabbed remains in hospital in a critical condition, while the second victim has been released from hospital.
The incident is being investigated by detectives from the Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit with assistance from the Homicide Squad.
Police urge anyone with CCTV or dash-cam or other information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
Quotes attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Shortis, Shepparton CIU:
“This was a significantly violent incident, which has left one man in hospital fighting for his life.
“Local detectives have been working with Homicide Squad investigators over the past week to try and locate those involved and determine why the incident occurred.
“It’s our belief it is likely to be some kind of targeted incident, however the reasons for that are still unclear.
“It also appears that nothing was stolen from the property on the night.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the group in Sidney Court on the night or noticed any suspicious activity in the area in the days leading up to the incidents.
“Police are also trying to piece together the movements of the group after they ran into Vibert Reserve after the assault took place.
“There was a significant amount of blood at the scene so we believe it’s likely that those involved were wearing blood stained clothing.
“If anyone did see the group, or has any CCTV or dash-cam footage, then I urge you to come forward and contact police or Crime Stoppers.”
