Online reports indicate that a Chinese food delivery rider was attacked and killed in Melbourne on the evening of the 6th. The involved platform, HungryPanda, responded by stating it is following up on the matter and providing assistance.
According to the initial report from Victoria Police, a man was stabbed multiple times in Melbourne's CBD on the night of the incident and was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man in his 30s was reportedly hospitalized with suspected stab wounds. An investigation into the case was immediately launched locally.
On November 7, Victoria Police provided an update on the case: The incident began when two food delivery riders discovered a stranger vandalizing their bicycles, leading to a physical confrontation among the three parties.
Both riders were reportedly stabbed during the altercation, resulting in one fatality at the scene and the other being hospitalized with injuries. The injured party is not in life-threatening condition.
On the morning of November 7, police arrested a 51-year-old local man in Footscray. He is currently in custody and will be questioned further. Police stated that there are no other suspects at large and no need to pursue additional individuals involved in the case.
Regarding this incident, HungryPanda released the following statement:
According to Victoria Police, a tragic incident occurred in downtown Melbourne on the evening of Friday, November 6, resulting in the unfortunate death of a man. We are deeply saddened by this event. We have established a special task force and are urgently verifying the victim's identity and their connection to our platform.
Once confirmed, we will do our utmost to provide necessary support and assistance to the victim's family. We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased and offer our sincerest sympathies to his family and friends. We are actively cooperating with Victoria Police and other relevant departments in their investigation.
In addition, the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne also issued a statement: The Consulate General has promptly contacted the victim's family, informed them of the situation, and is working with relevant parties to facilitate follow-up arrangements for the family.
The Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne is deeply saddened by the death of our fellow citizen and extends sincere condolences to the family. We will continue to maintain communication with local authorities and actively assist in properly handling all related follow-up matters.
Public records show that HungryPanda was founded by HUNGRYPANDA LTD in Nottingham, UK, in 2017 as an overseas Chinese food delivery service platform. Its services include Chinese food delivery, fresh grocery delivery, and lifestyle services.
The platform currently covers over 100 cities across 10 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.