Two people stabbed in Cockatoo over weekend

The man was interviewed by police on Monday morning 16 December (On file)

A weekend altercation has landed two men in hospital with serious injuries and a Cockatoo man arrested, with police now investigating.

Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives are currently investigating a stabbing in Cockatoo on Saturday, 14 December.

Police media sad that officers were told that an altercation occurred between three men at a residential address on Evans Road about 11.15pm.

“It’s believed two men were allegedly stabbed during the incident,” they said.

The two men fled the scene to a neighbouring property raising the alarm.

A 24-year-old Hazlewood North man was airlifted to hospital and a 38-year-old Morwell man was taken to hospital both with serious injuries.

“The 31-year-old man from Cockatoo was arrested at the scene and is expected to be interviewed on Monday 16 December,” said Police media.

“It is believed the parties are known to each other.”

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam/CCTV footage, or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.