Alleged stabbing kills man

An alleged stabbing has killed a man at Lara this morning with detectives making an arrest soon after his death.

Emergency services rushed to Patullos Rd just past midnight after receiving a callout and located a man with stab wounds.

Paramedics tried to save the man but he died at the scene.

Officers arrested a man at the scene and he was assisting investigators with their inquiries, a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

Police believe the parties are known to each other. Homicide Squad detectives were investigating the incident.

They urged anyone with information phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.