Homicide Squad detectives have arrested a female youth following a fatal stabbing in Footscray early this morning.
Emergency services were called to a Barkly Street address to reports a woman was located deceased shortly before 2am.
Officers quickly attended and arrested a female youth at the scene.
She was taken to hospital for assessment where she remains under police guard.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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