Boy, 17, charged over Benalla stabbing

The 18-year-old victim exited the car on Waller St and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

It is alleged the offender drove on to Violet Town, where he crashed the car and stole a passing motorist’s vehicle.

It is alleged he drove that car a short distance before dumping the vehicle and running off. Police arrived a short time later and arrested the driver.

He has been charged with aggravated carjacking and intentionally cause injury, and was remanded to appear in a children’s court at a later date.