Five teens arrested after bus stabbing

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By Alesha Capone

Police have arrested five youths from Wyndham after a stabbing on a bus in Dandenong this morning.

Police allege a brawl broke out between two groups of youths, both armed with weapons, at a park on Foster Street about 5.30am.

Two 17-year-old boys were chased by a group of males to a nearby bus parked outside the Dandenong railway station where they were allegedly stabbed.

The victims were conveyed to hospital with serious injuries.

Police said the offenders left the scene in a stolen Mazda sedan which later broke down on the Eastlink.

Officers attended and arrested five teens – a 15-year-old Tarneit boy, two 15-year-old Wyndham Vale boys, a 16-year-old Tarneit boy and a 17-year-old Werribee boy.

All are in custody and are assisting police with their inquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the assault or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au