Man charged after deadly altercation

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Police are investigating a death in Melbourne’s southeast suburbs. Picture: NewsWire / Brendan Beckett

A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following an incident in southeast Melbourne, that left another man dead and a woman fighting for her life.

Police suspect the three people were involved in a “physical altercation”.

MELBOURNE< AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 21 JULY, 2024: Police at the scene of a homicide at Bentleigh East where a man has been killed and a woman seriously injured. Sunday, July 21. 2024. Picture: NewsWire / David Crosling
Forensics are on scene Sunday. Picture: NewsWire / David Crosling

The man who died is yet to be formally identified.

Police were called to the house on Brady Road, Bentleigh East, about 8pm on Saturday.

A man found with critical injuries died at the scene.

Police said a 20-year-old Bentleigh East man was arrested at the scene.

He has since been charged with murder and attempted murder.

He will appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court later on Sunday.

MELBOURNE< AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 21 JULY, 2024: Police at the scene of a homicide at Bentleigh East where a man has been killed and a woman seriously injured. Sunday, July 21. 2024. Picture: NewsWire / David Crosling
The man died at Brady Road, Bentleigh East, on Saturday night. Picture: NewsWire / David Crosling

“It’s believed a physical altercation took place between two males and a female,” police say in a statement.

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The woman had life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

MELBOURNE< AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 21 JULY, 2024: Police at the scene of a homicide at Bentleigh East where a man has been killed and a woman seriously injured. Sunday, July 21. 2024. Picture: NewsWire / David Crosling
A man involved could not be resuscitated. Picture: NewsWire / David Crosling

“The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined at this stage, but it is believed all parties are known to each other.”

Confidential reports can be made on Crime Stoppers, and police are asking for anyone with information to come forward.