A man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a food delivery rider in Melbourne’s CBD last night.
Victoria Police said emergency services were called to Frederick Way, near Queen Victoria Market, just after 8pm on Friday.
There they found a man with stab wounds and he was treated by paramedics, however he died at the scene.
Victoria Police said the man who was fatally stabbed was a food delivery rider. (ABC News)
Detectives believe the victim was one of two food delivery riders who saw somebody tampering with their bikes and confronted him.
An altercation occurred and one of the riders was fatally stabbed and the other, a 34-year-old man, suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Victoria Police said a 51-year-old Footscray man was arrested in Footscray this morning and will be interviewed.
Police said they were not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
Food delivery company Hungry Panda confirmed the man was one of their delivery riders and said they were “deeply saddened” by the incident.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” a spokesperson said.
“We have established a dedicated response team and are actively reaching out to his family to offer the necessary assistance and support.
“We are cooperating with Victoria Police and relevant authorities in their ongoing investigation.”
Floral tributes were placed at the central Melbourne scene, near Queen Victoria Market. (ABC News: Alexandra Alvaro)
A crime scene with cordons has been set up between Queen Street and A’Beckett Street.
Police have not yet released any further details about the man who died.
Floral tributes were placed at the scene today, which is located close to a range of cafes, takeaway food shops and accommodation providers.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
Source: www.abc.net.au
