Sixth man charged after basketballer 'stabbed to death' in Melbourne

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A sixth man has been charged over the fatal stabbing of basketballer Alier Riak during an alleged brawl in Melbourne.

The 23-year-old Western Australian died after being stabbed in Docklands following reports of an alleged brawl at about 3.20am on Sunday, 13 March, police said.

Officers said his 26-year-old brother, Kuol Riak, was seriously injured in the incident.

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Western Australian man Alier Riak, 23, died after being stabbed in Bourke Street in Docklands on Sunday, 13 March.

A 19-year-old man was charged overnight with violent disorder and affray.

The Shepparton man has been remanded in custody and will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court today.

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Mr Riak's 6-year-old brother, Kuol Riak, was also seriously injured in the incident.

He is the sixth person charged over the alleged murder.

Others have been charged with a range of offences including murder, violent disorder, affray and commit indictable offence while on bail.

Investigations are ongoing.



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