Man, 21, who was stabbed outside a Melbourne hotel at 5am dies – as hunt continues for attackers who fled the scene
- The 21-year-old was staying at The Oaks on Market Street in Melbourne's CBD
- He went downstairs about 5am Monday where he was then stabbed in the street
- The offenders fled and the victim was rushed to hospital where he later died
- Police on the hunt for the attackers who fled the scene before officers arrived
A 21-year-old man has died after being stabbed outside a hotel in Melbourne's CBD, as his attackers remain on the run.
Police were called to The Oaks on Market Street just after 5am following reports the man had been stabbed in the arm.
He was rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious upper body injuries and later died.
Officers were called to The Oaks on Market Street just after 5am following reports the man in his 20s had been stabbed
A pair of scissors is seen at a crime scene on Market Street in Melbourne's CBD on Monday morning
It is believed the man had been staying at the hotel with some friends and went downstairs to the street where he was attacked.
The reason why he went downstairs is still unknown.
The offenders fled the scene before police arrived but a pair of scissors remained on the footpath on Monday morning.
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Police questioned friends of the victim following the attack and it is not yet known how many people were involved.
The Homicide squad is now leading the investigation with detectives looking into whether those involved are known to each other.
A witness, who had been staying at the hotel, told the Herald Sun he noticed commotion from a group of men as he was smoking outside.
A man is suffering life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed in Melbourne 's CBD
Victoria Police officers speak to someone at the crime scene outside the hotel in Melbourne
'They were boisterous, asking around for cigarettes,' the witness said.
He said an argument then broke out among the group and described it as 'freaky'.
'They were out of order. Young, stupid, and acting out of order,' he said.
Market Street was closed on Monday morning as police remain on the scene to piece together the events that lead to the stabbing.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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