Tragic new details emerge after Melbourne teen bled to death outside hospital - as 16-year-old charged with murder

By MATT JONES, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 22:50, 2 July 2026 | Updated: 22:51, 2 July 2026 A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of Darweish Mohamed, who was found stabbed outside a hospital in Melbourne on Wednesday. Mohamed, 15, died after he was allegedly ambushed by a gang of up to 14 youths after being challenged to a one-on-one fight outside the Craigieburn Community Hospital on Lygon Drive in Craigieburn about 7.50pm. He was found bleeding to death, face down on the pavement, with a hunting knife found nearby. Following the incident, staff at the hospital tried to perform CPR on Mohamed, but he died at the scene. A 16-year-old and a 20-year-old were arrested in Pascoe Vale at 5.30am on Thursday. The 16-year-old has been charged with murder and has been remanded to appear at a children's court at a later date. The 20-year-old Beveridge man has been charged with criminal damage by arson and was bailed to appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court at a later date. A 15-year-old girl was also arrested and charged with affray and theft of a motor vehicle. Darweish Mohamed, 15, died when he was allegedly ambushed by a gang of up to 14 youths in Melbourne on Wednesday before being stabbed Tributes have emerged on social media, where Darweish was remembered She was bailed and will appear at a children's court at a later date. Another 15-year-old boy was also arrested and is still being interviewed, but no charges have been laid. According to Naumenko, Darweish had arranged to meet one of his suspected killers for a one-on-one fight. 'Instead, [he] allegedly turned up with 13 other boys. The group then stabbed the 15-year-old to death,' he reported. 'What was meant to be a personal dispute ended in a frenzied knife attack. Multiple stab wounds. No chance for the victim against those numbers. 'The scene was one of raw violence, with emergency services responding to find the teenager dead at the location.' Tributes have emerged on social media, where Darweish was remembered for his bravery. 'He kept fighting, which proves he's a soldier. He had so much potential in life. Gone but not forgotten. Rest easy, always in our hearts. LLD [Long Live Darweish],' one friend wrote. Police collect evidence at the scene A GoFundMe page has been set up online for Mohamed and as of Friday morning, nearly 1,000 people have donated more than $35,000 to help the teen's family with funeral costs. 'No family should ever have to go through a loss like this, and our hearts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,' the message on the page read. 'We ask Allah (SWT) to have mercy on him, forgive his sins, grant him Jannatul Firdaus, and give his family patience, strength, and comfort through this heartbreaking time.' Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.