A 15-year-old boy, identified as Darweish, died after allegedly being ambushed and stabbed by a group of up to 14 youths in Craigieburn, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Witnesses reported that Darweish was found face down in a pool of blood outside the Craigieburn Community Hospital on Lygon Drive. A hunting knife was discovered nearby. Paramedics and medical center staff attempted to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to reports, the confrontation may have originated from a pre-arranged one-on-one fight. However, the situation escalated when a larger group of youths allegedly joined in, leading to the fatal stabbing.
Two individuals, a 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man, were arrested in Pascoe Vale on Thursday morning and are currently being interviewed by detectives. No charges have been filed yet.
Forensic officers were at the scene throughout Thursday morning examining evidence. Social media tributes have emerged for Darweish, with friends remembering him and condemning the actions of the alleged attackers.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information or footage of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.