Seven charged with manslaughter over Melbourne park stabbing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Seven people have been charged with manslaughter over the fatal stabbing of Lino Atem, 24, at a Melbourne park in January last year.

Four men and three teenage boys have been charged with manslaughter over the fatal stabbing of Lino Atem, 24, at Haines Drive Reserve in Wyndham Vale, Melbourne's southwest, on 20 January last year. Warrants were executed across Melbourne's western and northern suburbs at 5.30am, with the seven arrested and charged.

Mr Atem was at the park socialising with two friends when they were allegedly confronted by a larger group. Emergency services were called about 11.30pm after reports of fighting. Mr Atem was found fatally injured and died at the scene despite medical care. His two friends sustained non-life threatening injuries.

Victoria Police believe the incident was targeted but suspect it was a case of mistaken identity. Detective Acting Inspector Adam Shoesmith said 'Lino was simply enjoying a night in the park socialising with friends when he was attacked.' Thirteen people, including six boys, had been arrested and released without charge in March as the investigation continued.

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• Lino Atem death: Seven charged over death of young Melbourne man at parkPolice have raided homes across a major Australian city, arresting seven people over the fatal stabbing of a young man.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 05:23
• Lino Atem death: Seven charged over death of young Melbourne man at parkPolice have raided homes across a major Australian city, arresting seven people over the fatal stabbing of a young man.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 05:23

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