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Two teenage boys have been charged over the stabbing death of a much-loved doctor in Melbourne.
Dr Ash Gordon, 33, was fatally stabbed after chasing down several intruders who allegedly broke into his Doncaster home early on Saturday morning.
Two boys, both 16, were arrested and interviewed by homicide detectives on Wednesday.
The pair were both charged with murder, aggravated burglary and theft and will appear at a children’s court at a later date.
The breakthrough came a day after Daily Mail Australia exclusively pictured detectives raiding a home – close to Dr Gordon’s in Melbourne’s east – that was the site of a raucous party on the night of his death.
Dr Ash Gordon (right) was stabbed to death outside his home on Saturday night. He’s pictured with his partner Dakota Nagel (left) who issued a tribute last night
The arrest of two teens over Dr Gordon’s death came a day after police raided a neighbour’s home in Doncaster on Tuesday. Pictured is a detective at the scene
During the raids, a young man was seen seated in the front passenger seat of an unmarked car, alongside two female officers.
The officers escorted the unhandcuffed boy, dressed in a long singlet top, shorts and boots, into the two-storey property.
Detectives could be seen scouring the upstairs floor and carrying out cardboard evidence bags and boxes filled with documents.
Officers were later seen paying special attention to a garage adjoining the house.
Police vowed to provide additional support to Dr Gordon’s loved ones in the wake of Wednesday’s arrests.
‘We know that Ash’s family and loved ones are grieving. This arrest will not take away the tragedy of this dreadful situation, but we hope that it will alleviate some of their distress,’ Serious Crime Division Superintendent Janet Stevenson said on Thursday.
‘Ash was a much-loved, valued member of our community, and we are all trying to make sense of what has occurred.’
Two teens have been charged with murder, aggravated burglary and theft four days after Dr Ash Gordon (pictured) was allegedly stabbed to death
Police acknowledged Dr Gordon’s death had created fear in the community.
‘Since this incident occurred on Saturday, the Homicide Squad investigators have worked tirelessly with our colleagues in the region and specialist units to identify, locate and apprehend those responsible for this tragedy,’ Supt Stevenson added.
‘This type of incident can create fear and uncertainty.
‘We want our community to feel safe in their homes and to that end, Victoria Police will do continue to do everything in our power to make this a reality.’
Dr Gordon was fatally stabbed after giving chase to a group of intruders who broke into his Sargent Street home.
He followed the group in his car and got out to confront them in a nearby street before he was allegedly stabbed to death less than a kilometre from his home.
Neighbours told Daily Mail Australia they have reported a spate of crimes throughout the street in recent weeks, including a November break-in and theft of a car last week.
Police raided Dr Gordon’s home on Tuesday, which was the scene of a wild party before he was allegedly stabbed to death
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