Two men dead after suspected stabbing on street at Clyde North, Melbourne

Two men have died and another man is on the run after a suspected stabbing in Melbourne’s southeast overnight.

Emergency services were called to a home on Observatory St in Clyde North shortly after 9.30pm on Thursday following reports of an altercation.

Police investigate the area around Observatory Rd at Clyde North after two people were fatally stabbed. Picture: NewsWire/ Andrew Henshaw

Two men – who are yet to be formally identified – were found collapsed on the footpath with stab wounds, according to the ABC.

Police are still searching for a third man believed to have fled the scene before authorities arrived. Picture: NewsWire/ Andrew Henshaw

Despite receiving medical treatment, both men were declared dead at the scene.

Police believe a third man left the scene before authorities arrived and have launched a search to locate the man.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. JANUARY 17TH, 2025. Police investigate the area around observatory Rd at Clyde North after two people were fatally stabbed. Picture: NewsWire/ Andrew Henshaw

A crime scene has been established while detectives work to determine the circumstances.

“At this early stage in the investigation, it’s believed the people involved were known to each other,” Victoria Police said in a sentence.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.