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Teenager stomped on and stabbed in 'brutal' assault in Melbourne's west

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  • A 18-year-old woman was kicked in the head, stomped on and stabbed multiple times in an incident at Deer Park on Wednesday night.
  • The teenager suffered six stab wounds and was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
  • Victoria Police said officers were called to Robert Bruce Reserve at Deer Park after reports of a brawl involving a group of young people at about 7:15pm.
  • Victoria Police said its investigation into the Deer Park stabbing was ongoing and asked for anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.

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A 18-year-old woman was kicked in the head, stomped on and stabbed multiple times in an incident at Deer Park on Wednesday night.

Victoria Police said two groups met at a reserve following what is believed to be an online dispute.

The teenager suffered six stab wounds and was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a "distressing" incident in which a teenager was kicked in the head and stabbed multiple times in Melbourne's west last night.

Victoria Police said officers were called to Robert Bruce Reserve at Deer Park after reports of a brawl involving a group of young people at about 7:15pm.

Officers found a 18-year-old woman with serious stab wounds.

Victoria Police said its investigation into the Deer Park stabbing was ongoing and asked for anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.

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