Police arrested a man following a stabbing in South Melbourne this afternoon.
It is alleged the man stabbed a female victim on a moving tram on Eastern Road about 12pm.
The 51-year-old woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police arrested a 37-year-old man of no fixed address nearby.
He was taken into custody to be interviewed.
Police are working to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and are not looking for any other outstanding offenders.
At this stage, it is not believed the parties are known to each other.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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