In brief
Victoria Police said a 51‑year‑old man was arrested and charged with murder and intentional serious injury after a Chinese delivery rider was fatally stabbed in Melbourne’s central business district. The 47‑year‑old victim, identified as Jianming Feng, died after an altercation over tampering with their bicycle. Premier Ben Carroll promised reforms to protect gig‑economy workers, following an urgent call with Chinese Consul‑General Fang Xinwen.
A 51‑year‑old man from Melbourne’s inner‑west has been charged with murder and intentional serious injury after a 47‑year‑old Chinese delivery rider was stabbed to death in the city’s central business district on Friday night.
Victoria Police released a statement on Monday that the suspect, whose name was not disclosed, was arrested by the homicide squad following an investigation. The charge includes one count of murder and one count of intentionally causing serious injury.
The victim, Jianming Feng, was serving as a delivery rider for HungryPanda when the fatal shooting occurred, police said. A second delivery rider, aged 34, sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.
Hundreds attended a vigil in central Melbourne on Saturday to honour the two victims. Chinese Consul‑General in Melbourne Fang Xinwen spoke with Victorian Premier Ben Carroll about the case, urging a fair legal process and protection of Chinese nationals in Victoria.
Premier Ben Carroll said the state government would consider any changes required to safeguard gig‑economy workers. "We will send the strongest signal that crimes like this will not be tolerated," he pledged, adding that justice would be served.
While most details are consistent, some sources differ on the suspect’s exact home suburb: one report names Footscray, another references the inner‑west region, which includes Footscray.
