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Kurunjang man charged with murder

Detectives have charged a second man with murder following a fatal stabbing in Prahran last weekend.

A 20-year-old Kurunjang man was arrested in Melton on Thursday April 24.

He was interviewed by police and subsequently charged with one count of murder.

The man was remanded in custody to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later today.

The charges follow an alleged incident outside a licenced venue on Chapel Street, Prahran on Sunday, 20 April.

Police were told a group of male offenders assaulted a 30-year-old man, then chased him further down the street.

The Mickleham man sustained multiple stab wounds and was treated at the scene but died while being transported to hospital.

A 35-year-old Lidcombe man was arrested at Melbourne Airport on Monday, 21 April.

He was charged with one count of murder, affray and assault related offences.

It’s believed the parties involved were known to each other.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the busy area at the time of the attack who may have witnessed the incident or has any footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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