Six men on the run after teenager allegedly slashed with machete at Melbourne shopping complex
Six men are on the run after a teenager was allegedly attacked with a machete at a shopping complex in south-west Melbourne yesterday afternoon.
Police were called to Werribee Plaza in Hoppers Crossing after reports a machete-wielding gang of six assaulted a 14-year-old boy in the centre's carpark about 4.40pm.
The teenager was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Police were called to Werribee Plaza in Hoppers Crossing yesterday, 9News
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The offenders then fled the scene in a black Hyundai i30 sedan, police said.
No arrests have been made and police are now looking for the group of six men.
An investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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