‘Significant’ spate of murders across Melbourne sparks concern

A string of murders across Melbourne last month have a former top homicide detective concerned.

Seven people were killed in violent incidents between June 5 and June 30, a trend which Charlie Bezzina says is “significant” and “concerning”.

THE TIMELINE:

June 5: Missing Adelaide Hells Angels member presumed dead in Melbourne, unsolved

June 17: Zane Meyer’s body found at Lysterfield, three charged

June 23: 15-year-old stabbed to death at Deer Park, unsolved

June 25: Male stabbed to death in Mebourne’s CBD, one charged

June 26: Cranbourne man camping and assaulted, later died, unsolved

June 27: Male stabbed to death at South Melbourne, unsolved

June 30: Male at Oakleigh dies in a brawl, stabbed to death, unsolved

Mr Bezzina says it’s an unusually high number of stabbing deaths, particularly for this time of year.

“It is unusual,” he said.

“It’s a significant thing that’s happened in Victoria and it’s a concern.

“I can certainly tell you, from a bit of experience, that the homicide squad are pushed to the brink.”

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