A 25-year-old food delivery rider has undergone surgery after being stabbed in a violent and random attack along a popular cycling trail in Melbourne’s south-east.
The man was riding his e-scooter on the Djerring Trail near Oakdene Crescent in Carnegie around 8.20pm on Saturday when he was ambushed by an unknown attacker.
“He said someone jumped out from the darkness, stabbed him several times,” a witness told 9News.
“The guy was pretty rattled. He was pretty freaked out.”
The attacker fled the scene on the victim’s stolen e-scooter, heading towards Murrumbeena station. Locals rushed to the rider’s aid before emergency services arrived. He was later taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police conducted a thorough search of the area on Saturday night but were unable to locate the offender. The victim, from Murrumbeena, required surgery on his arm.
Victoria Police have confirmed the investigation remains ongoing and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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