By Luke Voogt
Homicide Squad detectives are searching for a Connewarre man following a fatal stabbing at Whittington on Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to a property on Planet Court about 3pm after reports a man had been stabbed.
On arrival police found a 47-year-old Whittington man suffering life-threatening injuries, Victoria Police spokesperson Leading Senior Constable Natalie Dean said.
The man was taken to hospital where he later died, she said.
“A 17-year-old male who was also home at the time was not injured.”
Police believe 35-year-old Connewarre man Joshua Hocking left the address in in a purple Ford sedan which has since been located by officers.
“However he is yet to be located,” Leading Senior Constable Natalie Dean said.
“It is believed the parties were known to each other.
“Police are continuing to search for Joshua Hocking following the incident and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.”
Detectives on Thursday released an image of Hocking in hope someone recognised him and could provide information on his current whereabouts.
They warned anyone who sights Hocking not to approach him and to contact triple zero immediately.
Police urged anyone with any other information to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
