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Food delivery rider killed in stabbing in Melbourne CBD
A HungryPanda delivery rider was killed in a stabbing in Melbourne’s central business district on Friday night.
Police found him with stab wounds at a restaurant on Frederick Way, near Queen Victoria Market, and he was declared dead at the scene.
A second man was found nearby with a suspected stab wound and taken to hospital.
Police set up two crime scenes about 100 metres apart and are investigating whether the incident was targeted.
HungryPanda said it was supporting the rider’s family and offering guidance to its delivery riders.
Police are still investigating what happened; they have not confirmed a motive.
A HungryPanda food delivery rider was stabbed to death while collecting a food order in Melbourne’s CBD on Friday night.
Police found a second man, in his 30s, nearby with a suspected stab wound and took him to hospital.
Detectives are investigating whether the incident was targeted.
On Saturday morning, police arrested a 51-year-old man in Footscray and said they were not looking for anyone else.
HungryPanda said it had set up a response team to support the rider’s family and community.
- Who
- A HungryPanda delivery rider was killed; a second man in his 30s was injured.
- What
- The rider was stabbed and died at the scene. Police arrested a 51-year-old man.
- When
- Shortly after 8pm on Friday, November 6, 2026. The arrest was made on Saturday morning.
- Where
- Frederick Way in Melbourne’s CBD, near Queen Victoria Market.
- Why
- Not stated. Police are investigating whether the incident was targeted.
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Police were called to Frederick Way and found the rider with stab wounds.
Police found a second man nearby with a suspected stab wound and took him to hospital.
Detectives arrested a 51-year-old man in Footscray.
- Victim
- Registered HungryPanda delivery rider
- Incident location
- Frederick Way, near Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne CBD
- Second injured man
- In his 30s; taken to hospital
- Arrest
- 51-year-old man arrested in Footscray on Saturday morning
- Police investigation
- Whether the incident was targeted is being investigated
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What people are saying
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time
We have established a dedicated response team and are actively reaching out to his family to offer the necessary assistance and support.
He's a father of two. His children are still in China
This is a huge wake-up call for all of us delivering food in Melbourne.