A 17-year-old boy was found by police nearby with suspected stab wounds.
A teenage boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed at a shopping centre south-west of Melbourne.
Police were called to a mall on Malop Street in Geelong around 3.30pm following Triple Zero calls about an assault.
Two boys were seen fighting in the shopping centre surrounded by a group of bystanders, believed to be known to the pair, watching on.
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A 17-year-old boy was found by police nearby with suspected stab wounds.
He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police believe the other person involved, along with several bystanders, fled the scene and were last seen heading towards Yarra Street.
A crime scene has been set up at the shopping centre and surrounding areas.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have filmed the altercation to please come forward.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential report log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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