Chinese man killed in downtown Melbourne stabbing

A Chinese national was killed and another man wounded following a stabbing in downtown Melbourne on Friday, with the police arresting a male suspect after the attack.

In a statement on Saturday, the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident, ensure its fair and lawful resolution, and effectively safeguard Chinese citizens' legitimate rights and interests.

On Friday evening, two men believed to be food delivery riders, observed another man tampering with their bikes in the city, resulting in an altercation between the three at about 8:10 pm, according to a statement from Victoria state police.

Emergency services were called to the scene where a man, believed to be one of the food delivery riders, was located with suspected stab wounds. CPR was performed, but the man was declared dead at the scene at about 8:20 pm, police said.

A 34-year-old man, believed to be the second food delivery rider, was located nearby with a suspected stab wound and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police arrested the 51-year-old suspect on Saturday morning and he remains in custody.

The Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne said it is deeply saddened by the loss of life and extended its sincere condolences to the bereaved family.

It takes the incident very seriously and is working with the relevant parties to provide necessary assistance.