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Police were called to a residential address in St Albans following reports of a serious injury. The incident occurred overnight and involved a stabbing that resulted in a fatality.
Detectives are investigating what they believe to be the fatal stabbing of a man at a home in Melbourne's west overnight.
Emergency services were called to a St Albans address on Belfort Street just after 12:30am, with reports a man was seriously injured.
Police said the injured man was transported to hospital in a critical condition, but later died.
Homicide detectives arrested another man, believed to be known to the alleged victim, at the scene.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Homicide detectives will continue investigating the incident and prepare a brief for the coroner.
Very likely · Within days
The suspect will be charged with murder or manslaughter following further investigation.
Likely · Within weeks
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