A teen has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed a Melbourne Victory fan after he left the club's A-League match against Sydney FC last night. Picture Gordon McComiskie. Source: News Limited
A MELBOURNE Victory fan is believed to have been stabbed in a wild brawl after tonight's match against Sydney FC.
Police were called to break up the fight outside the Bat & Ball Hotel in Redfern at about 10.15pm, after the home side had completed a 3-2 win over the visitors at Allianz Stadium.
A man in his late 20s or early 30s, who is believed to be a Victory fan, was allegedly stabbed in the torso by a Sydney supporter.
He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
New South Wales Police confirmed that "a number of men became involved in an altercation after leaving a nearby soccer match".
Another man was also treated for a wound to his hand.
Officers arrested a 16-year-old boy at the scene and took him to Redfern police station for questioning.
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Investigators are urging anyone who was involved in the brawl or witnessed it to contact police.
tom.minear@news.com.au
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