Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder following the death of a man in Thomastown in July.
A 43-year-old Lalor man was initially charged with aggravated burglary, common law assault and theft in relation to the incident on July 11. He was subsequently remanded in custody.
The charges relate to an incident on Victoria Drive where a 36-year-old Doreen man was fatally stabbed.
Medical assistance was provided however he died at the scene.
A 45-year-old Glenroy man was also arrested shortly afterwards and subsequently charged with aggravated burglary – person present, theft and common law assault.
Police will allege the parties involved were known to each other.