Teen stabbed in Eaton Mall as police hunt gang of masked youths
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Diners in the Oakleigh shopping area are running for their lives after a gang of masked youths stormed a cafe before an 18-year-old man was stabbed with a machete.
CCTV footage taken at Eaton Shopping Center shows a group of teenagers entering the food court outside Vanilla Lounge shortly after 7.30pm on Friday.
The gang of eight to 10 people approached the seating area, forcing many customers to flee.
One member of the group appears to have wielded a machete during what police described as a “physical altercation” that resulted in the 18-year-old being stabbed.
Videos shared on social media show a man cowering on the ground being shot by a man armed with a knife. The victim was later seen to have a cut on his face.
Police said the teenager was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The group involved fled the scene on foot and has still not been found.
The investigation is ongoing and police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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