A 19-YEAR-OLD man was stabbed in the back and a 24-year-old man suffered a fractured skull when attacked by gatecrashers outside a party in Hoppers Crossing early on Saturday morning.
The 19-year-old man was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he was in a serious but stable condition at the weekend.
The 24-year-old man was taken to the Footscray Hospital, where he was in a stable condition.
Police said several young men, aged between 17 and 20, went to a party in Powell Drive, Hoppers Crossing, about 12.30am on Saturday, but they had not been invited.
“They were asked to leave, which they did, but they then made insulting comments about people at the party as they walked away,” Senior Constable Wayne Wilson said.
“One of the people at the party walked out to the front of the house to make sure the group had gone. The man, 26, was attacked by youths with tree stakes.”
Two other men at the party went to the man’s aid, but were also attacked.
The 26-year-old man was also hurt, suffering a cut to the head and bruising.
Investigations into the attack are continuing and police are appealing for anyone with any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au.
