Police swarmed Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station on Saturday night after a brawl involving up to 10 people, some armed with machetes.<\/p>\n
Witnesses have told police a group began fighting in the concourse area about 10pm.<\/p>\n
A 17-year-old boy was found with lacerations to his arm.<\/p>\n
He was taken to hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
Vision following the incident shows a large police presence on platforms 8 and 9 of the station.<\/p>\n
A Metro Trains spokesperson said the incident forced the cancellation of a Werribee-bound service.<\/p>\n
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Police converged on Flinders St Station after the machete brawl. (Instagram: ana_mylife)<\/p>\n
Protective services officers (PSOs) apprehended four people who had boarded a train at the station.<\/p>\n
They were allegedly found still armed with machetes.<\/p>\n
Another two people were arrested nearby.<\/p>\n
Of the six, a 22-year-old has been charged with affray, recklessly causing injury, assault with a weapon and possessing a prohibited weapon.<\/p>\n
He has been released on bail to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in November.<\/p>\n
The remaining five, who ranged in age from 13 to 16, were released without charge while police continued to investigate the fight.<\/p>\n
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the fight or has any information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n The fight in Melbourne occurred just days after it’s alleged a group of youths stabbed a homeless man in the regional Victorian city of Bendigo.<\/p>\n