Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Warburton

An air ambulance was called to take a critically injured man to hospital following the alleged stabbing in Warburton. Picture: ON FILE

By Callum Ludwig

Police arrested a man following a stabbing in Warburton on Sunday, 21 August.

Emergency services were called to Warburton Highway following reports a man had been critically injured shortly before 7.30pm.

“A 23-year-old Warburton man was arrested and is assisting police with their enquiries,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

“Police are continuing to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and investigations are ongoing.”

Charges are yet to be laid.

Paramedics arrived on the scene at about the same time as the police.

“A man believed to be in his 40s was assessed at the scene for lower body injuries,” an Ambulance Victoria Spokesperson said.

“He was flown to the Alfred by air ambulance in a stable condition.”