Hunt for killer after two men found dead


A crime scene has been established in southeast Melbourne. Photo: 7NEWS
Police are hunting a killer on the loose after two men were found stabbed to death on a suburban Melbourne street.
Homicide squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths in Clyde North, in Melbourne’s outer south-east, on Thursday night.
Emergency services were called to a property on Observatory Street shortly after 9.30pm following reports of an altercation.
On police arrival, they found two men with wounds consistent with a stabbing.

Evidence at the property in Clyde North. Photo: 7NEWS
Medical treatment was provided. However, both died at the scene.
Neither man has yet been formally identified.
It is believed that a third male left the address before police arrived. A hunt is under way for him.
Police said they believed those involved in the incident knew each other.

Police arrived late Thursday to find two men with stab wounds. Photo: Seven Network
A crime scene has been established while the investigation continues. Police are also speaking to other people who were at the property at the time.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.