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Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing of HungryPanda delivery rider in Melbourne

Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing of HungryPanda delivery rider in Melbourne

Summary

A 51-year-old man was charged with murder and intentionally causing serious injury after allegedly stabbing two delivery riders in Melbourne on Friday night. HungryPanda rider Feng Jianming, 47, died at the scene, while the other rider, 34, was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Key Facts

  • The riders confronted the man after allegedly seeing him tamper with their bikes in central Melbourne.
  • Police arrested the man on Saturday and charged him on Monday.
  • Feng was from China’s Shaanxi Province and had lived in Australia for about nine years.
  • Feng’s wife, four parents and two children relied on his income.
  • Mourners left flowers and notes near the state library in Melbourne.
  • A fundraiser for Feng’s family had raised almost $390,000 by Monday morning.
  • HungryPanda said it was helping the family with visa arrangements, funeral costs, financial support and insurance.
  • The accused man was remanded in custody and was due to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday.
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