A urgent manhunt is underway for a group of up to seven youths after a boy was stabbed outside a high school.
Emergency services were called to City Vista Court in Fraser Rise, in Melbourne’s north-west about 3.10pm on Thursday following reports a teen had been stabbed while waiting at the bus stop.
The 16-year-old was rushed to Western Hospital suffering a wound to his arm.
The boy’s condition is unknown.
Police believe the boy was set upon at a bus stop by a group of up to seven males armed with machetes in what is understood to be a targeted attack.
A manhunt is underway for a group of males wielding machetes (pictured) who stabbed a boy waiting at a bus stop in Fraser Rise
Disturbing footage obtained by Nine News shows a group of males dressed in black wearing hoodies and face coverings armed with what appear to be machetes.
It’s believed the group fled the scene in a black Honda sedan following the stabbing.
Police cordoned off the street on Thursday afternoon as forensic officers scoured the scene for evidence.
The incident shocked residents in the street, who were ordered by police to stay indoors.
The street was cordoned off as forensic officers examined the scene
‘I have a young family so this was quite a concern,’ Steve told Nine News.
‘It looked pretty serious. Police were everywhere and whole neighbourhood was in lockdown.’
Anyone with information has been urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
