A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after another teen boy was allegedly stabbed to death metres from a hospital in Melbourne’s north.
Mickleham teenager Darweish Mohamed was found with critical injuries outside Craigieburn Community Hospital about 7.50pm on Wednesday.
A hospital staff member performed CPR on the teen, but he died in a car park just off Lygon Drive.
A burnt-out car linked to the incident was later discovered in Oaklands Junction, just over 10 kilometres from where Darweish was found.
On Friday morning, police confirmed they had charged two people they arrested in Pascoe Vale in the hours after the stabbing.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and remanded in custody, while a 20-year-old Beveridge man has been charged with criminal damage by fire and bailed.
Police also arrested two more teens: A 15-year-old boy was arrested on Friday morning and is currently being interviewed, while a 15-year-old girl was arrested on Thursday night and has been charged with affray and theft of motor vehicle. She has been bailed to appear at children’s court at a later date.
On Thursday evening, more than a dozen friends of Darweish gathered at the Craigieburn scene in persistent rain confirmed his identity to The Age.
The boys created a makeshift memorial with photos, flowers and a teddy bear for their friend, who they said was a student at Mount Ridley College.
“He was a sweet guy,” said one boy, granted anonymity due to his age.
The crime scene was cleared before 8am on Thursday as patients arrived at the Craigieburn Community Hospital in cold, windy weather.
Sand covered a small patch of bitumen at the entrance to the medical centre’s car park, where Darweish was found.
Northern Health, which runs the hospital, confirmed a staff member found the teen bleeding.
“Our thoughts are with the young man’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. We are also providing support to the staff members involved in this tragic event,” a spokesperson said.
The Education Department is providing support for affected schools, a spokesperson said.
“The death of the young person in a violent incident last night will be extremely distressing for the local communities involved,” the spokesperson said.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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