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Man fatally stabbed in Heidelberg Heights home

A man has died after being stabbed inside a home in Melbourne's north-east on Wednesday morning.

Paramedics were called to the Heidelberg Heights house just before 1am.

Police at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Heidelberg Heights.

Police at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Heidelberg Heights.

Photo: Joe Armao

They treated the man but he died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

A 48-year-old Heidelberg Heights man was arrested at the scene on Southern Road.

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He is assisting police. It is believed the men are known to each other.

The ABC is reporting the men were housemates. A mutal friend allegedly came to the house when the pair were arguing and called triple 0.

Police at the scene on Southern Road.

Police at the scene on Southern Road.

Photo: Joe Armao

Police are yet to establish the circumstances surrounding the man's death. An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with more information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Ebony Bowden

Ebony Bowden is a reporter for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

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