Saturday,
5 October 2024
Wangaratta man charged with murder

HOMICIDE Squad detectives have charged a man following the death of another man in Wangaratta on Saturday night.

The 18-year-old from Wangaratta has been charged with one count of murder.

He was remanded to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

The charge comes after an 18-year-old Wangaratta man was allegedly fatally stabbed in parkland on Vincent Road about 5.45pm.

The pair were known to each other.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au