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Diners at an Oakleigh shopping precinct were sent running for their lives after a gang of masked youths stormed a cafe before an 18-year-old man was stabbed with a machete.
CCTV footage taken inside Eaton Mall shows a group of young males entering the dining area outside the Vanilla Lounge shortly after 7.30pm on Friday.
The gang, made up of between eight and 10 people, approached a seating area, forcing many diners to flee.
One member of the group is seen wielding a machete during what police described as a “physical altercation” that resulted in the stabbing of the 18-year-old.
Videos shared on social media show a man cowering on the floor being struck by a male wielding a blade. The victim was later seen with a slash to his face.
Police said the teenager was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The group involved fled the scene on foot and remain at large.
An investigation is under way and police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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