Two men who tracked an allegedly stolen set of Apple AirPods have been stabbed outside a Bunnings store in Melbourne’s north.
Police were called to the car park off Pearcedale Parade in Broadmeadows following reports of a stabbing and fight between males about 7.30pm yesterday.
A 40-year-old man and an 18-year-old boy, both from Glenroy, were found at the scene with suspected stab wounds and were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police believe the 18-year-old victim had his AirPods stolen at the shopping centre about 6.15pm.
The alleged victims then travelled to the Bunnings carpark to confront the group.
Witnesses reported about four or five teenagers were seen running from the scene.
Police said the AirWing spotted the group entering an address in Fir Close in Broadmeadows.
An 18-year-old and three 19-year-old boys were arrested at the property.
Police believe a 14-year-old boy was also injured during the fight.
He has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police expect the boy will also be interviewed.
A 19-year-old from Craigieburn has been charged with causing serious injury with intention in circumstances of gross violence, affray and robbery.
The 18-year-old from Meadow Heights has been charged with intentionally and recklessly causing injury and affray.
The pair have been held over to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
The remaining two 19-year-olds, from Coolaroo and Broadmeadows, have been bailed to appear before Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on June 17.
One of the pair was charged with affray and the other charged with intentionally and recklessly causing injury, affray, assault by kicking and robbery.
