Dandenong Stabbing: Woman Fighting for Life, 2 Men Injured as School Locked Down

MELBOURNE, Australia, November 6, 2026 — A 28-year-old woman is fighting for her life and two men have been seriously injured following a triple stabbing at a Dandenong home in Melbourne’s southeast. The incident forced a nearby primary school into lockdown on Friday morning as police and paramedics responded.

Emergency services were called to a property on Woodlee Street at approximately 11:30 a.m. AEDT, where three adults were found with suspected stab wounds. All three were transported to hospital. Police believe those involved knew one another and are not searching for anyone else.

Dandenong Stabbing: Three Victims Hospitalised

Victoria Police confirmed the injured people were a 28-year-old woman and two men aged 26 and 35.

• Woman, 28: Life-threatening injuries.
• Man, 26: Serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
• Man, 35: Serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Acting Inspector Rebecca Hall said the woman’s condition was the most concerning, while the two men were not considered critical.

Authorities have not released the victims’ identities, hospital locations or subsequent medical updates.

Dandenong North Primary School Locked Down

Dandenong North Primary School, approximately 50 metres from the property, was temporarily locked down while emergency crews attended the scene.

Students remained inside school buildings during the response. Police said children were not believed to have witnessed the incident.

The Victorian Department of Education confirmed all students and staff were safe. Normal classes resumed after police clearance, with parents informed about afternoon collection arrangements.

The school also offered wellbeing support to affected students and staff. Authorities have not reported any injuries inside the school.

Family Violence Detectives Investigate Woodlee Street Incident

Detectives from the Dandenong Family Violence Investigation Unit are examining the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.

Police believe the three injured adults knew one another, although their relationships and the events leading to the incident have not been disclosed.

Leading Senior Constable Simon Smyth confirmed that investigators were not looking for anyone else.

The involvement of family violence detectives does not establish a motive or determine responsibility. Police have not announced criminal charges.

The investigation follows other unrelated incidents involving serious violence in Australia, including a Blue Mountains stabbing in which a mother was charged with murder after her five-year-old son died in September.

Police Secure Crime Scene as Witnesses Describe Response

A crime scene guard remained outside the Woodlee Street property while investigators gathered evidence.

Rena Mirra, who operates a nearby hair salon, told Australian media that people inside her business heard emergency sirens.

She said a customer reported seeing an injured man near the property before ambulance crews transported him away.

Police were also reported to be speaking with residents and nearby businesses.

Dandenong Stabbing Timeline: November 6

• 11:30 a.m.: Emergency services respond to Woodlee Street.
• Late morning: Three injured adults are taken to hospital.
• During the response: Dandenong North Primary School enters lockdown.
• After police clearance: School activities resume.
• Friday afternoon: Detectives continue investigating.

Police Appeal for CCTV and Dashcam Footage

Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or recorded relevant footage around Woodlee Street to contact Crime Stoppers.

Information can be provided by calling 1800 333 000 or visiting the official Crime Stoppers Victoria website.

Police have not confirmed what triggered the incident, whether a weapon has been recovered or whether charges will follow.

The case is separate from an earlier Melbourne tram stabbing involving a 51-year-old woman in October. No connection between the incidents has been reported.

Anyone experiencing domestic or family violence in Australia can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 732. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

The woman’s latest medical condition and the circumstances surrounding the stabbing remain unconfirmed as the investigation continues.