November 15, 2024

Police have arrested a 39-year-old man following a wild brawl inside a Melbourne nightclub.

Security footage shows a group of men grappling with a victim outside Love Machine on Malvern Road in Prahan, before he was chased down the street on August 18.

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The victim, 23, was allegedly punched and stabbed multiple times and left unconscious on the ground.

He was taken to hospital by a friend after suffering serious injuries.

Footage showed another man who tried to stop the fight was thrown to the ground and left with blood dripping from his face.

On Tuesday morning, warrants were executed at two properties in Tarneit, 25km west of Melbourne, and arrested a 39-year-old man.

The arrest follows an incident which took place in Windsor on August 13.

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Police allege the man attempted to enter a store on Chapel Street about 11.15pm.

When security attempted to stop him, he allegedly assaulted one of the male security guards.

It is understood the man is a member of the Comanchero bikie gang.

He is being questioned by detectives and has been remanded in custody.

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Police have urged anyone who recognised the men in the CCTV footage to come forward and assist the investigation.

It’s not the first time Love Machine has been targeted by violent activity.

In 2019, two security guards were murdered outside the club during a drive-by shooting.

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