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Teen Brawl Takes a Daring Turn at Westfield Doncaster – What Went Down?

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Three teens are recovering after a major knife brawl at Westfield Doncaster – but did someone pack lunch or just trouble? Find out more!

In a shocking incident at Westfield Doncaster, around 5.30 pm, a brawl erupted amongst a group of teenage boys, leading to three of them suffering knife wounds. The suburban shopping centre, nestled about 20 kilometres north-east of Melbourne’s bustling CBD, was filled with shoppers when the chaos unfolded. Witnesses reported seeing a flurry of activity and panic as police were called to the scene, launching an investigation into the cause behind this alarming outbreak of violence.

Authorities believe that a box knife was used during the altercation, leaving all three boys with suspected stab wounds and lacerations. One boy reportedly suffered a stab wound to the upper body, while others were also found with serious injuries. Emergency services quickly took them to the hospital, where they are expected to recover from their injuries, highlighting the grim reality of violence spilling into public spaces.

As police comb the area for answers, they aim to piece together what sparked the fight. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the impact that aggressive conflicts can have, particularly among the youth, and raises important questions about safety protocols in public places like shopping centres. With many shoppers having witnessed what transpired, the call for more robust safety measures could echo throughout the community.

Malls, once known for their bright lights and shopping sprees, shouldn't be seen as battlefields! This incident aside, Westfield shopping centres often serve as social hubs for teens and families, offering everything from movies to food courts. It makes one appreciate how quickly fun can take a sinister turn. Meanwhile, let’s take a moment to celebrate a lesser-known fact: shopping centre security frequently undergoes rigorous training to handle emergencies just like this – making them the unsung heroes of consumer safety!

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Three teens stabbed at Westfield (The Australian)

Three teenage boys have suffered knife wounds during a brawl at a major suburban shopping centre.

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Three boys rushed to hospital after suspected stabbing at popular ... (Sky News Australia)

Police were called to Westfield Doncaster, roughly 20 kilometres north-east of the Melbourne CBD, about 5.30pm after reports a brawl broke out between a group ...

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Three boys hospitalised after suspected stabbing at Westfield ... (7NEWS.com.au)

All three have been taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds and lacerations.

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Box knife used to stab teens at Westfield Doncaster (Herald Sun)

Police believe a box knife was used to stab a group of teenagers during a huge brawl at an eastern suburbs shopping centre.

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Stabbing incident at Westfield shopping centre, as three young boys ... (Daily Mail)

Officers arrived to discover three boys suffering suspected stab wounds. 'One of the boys suffered a suspected stab wound to the upper body, another had a ...

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Two of seven teens arrested over alleged Westfield Doncaster ... (9News)

Seven boys have been arrested following a violent stabbing which unfolded in front of shoppers at Westfield...

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Two of seven boys arrested over alleged Westfield Doncaster ... (msnNOW)

Seven boys have been arrested following a violent stabbing which unfolded in front of shoppers at Westfield Doncaster, two of which were already on bail for ...

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