Police charge three after Werribee armed robbery and stabbing

Three men have been arrested following an alleged armed robbery and stabbing in Werribee this morning.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Heaths and Tarneit Roads about 1.20am.

The victim was reportedly approached by three males, who allegedly stole the victim’s phone and car keys.

During the incident, the victim was believed to have been stabbed a number of times and remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit detectives, uniform police, Dog Squad and Air Wing arrested three men after a coordinated search.

A 19-year-old Deer Park, a 25-year-old Hoppers Crossing man and a 26-year-old Point Cook man have been charged with armed robbery and intentionally cause injury and have been remanded in custody to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this morning.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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