Police also seized what looked to be a firearm, which Ellway said was still being analysed to determine whether it was genuine or an imitation weapon.
Witness Abz Al, 31, was on a night out in Chapel Street with friends when he saw a large group of people surrounding a man lying on the ground.
“The guy was on the ground, bleeding everywhere, so we tried to help,” he said.
“I was really worried because the guy was bleeding badly … we took his top off to see where he was bleeding from so we could put pressure on it.”
Al said the man was in significant pain until emergency services arrived. The group of men involved in the stabbing ran along Chapel Street towards Commercial Road, he said.
“They should be in jail. They should get locked up because you can’t kill someone, take someone’s life in the middle of the street,” he said.
Al said the man was stabbed near the corner of Greville Street, which at the time was busy with revellers enjoying the Easter long weekend.
Police officers at the scene on Chapel Street on Sunday morning.Credit: Chris Hopkins
It took police officers some time to tape off the crime scene due to the sheer number of people on the street.
“No one wants to see violence when they come out for a good night out with their friends and family,” Ellway said.
“It was a busy time, there was a lot of people walking, and cars driving up and down the street … Police had some difficulties trying to contain what is quite a large scene on a busy street.”
Chapel Street was still closed between Greville and Chatham streets at midday on Sunday.
Blood spatter could be seen on the road as forensic investigators combed the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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