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Diners flee as machete attack at restaurant leaves teen in hospital

Patrons at a Melbourne restaurant ran away in panic after a masked group attacked a gathering with machetes last night, leaving a teenager in hospital.

It's believed about 12 people were seated outside a business at Eaton Mall when a large group of unknown offenders wearing balaclavas approached at about 7.45pm.

At least two of the masked group pulled out machetes and attacked an 18-year-old Malvern East man.

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Several masked individuals approahced a table, before attacking a teenager.One of the masked people was seen wielding a machete.

The attack was caught on multiple CCTV cameras nearby, as well as on phone footage taken by bystanders.

One CCTV shows patrons at surrounding tables either fleeing in fear after the attack began, or hiding underneath tables.

The 18-year-old was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 16-year-old boy was also attacked but was physically uninjured.

The attackers fled on foot and no arrests have been made.

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Patrons from surrounding restaurants were seen either fleeing in panic or hiding under tables after the attack began.

Despite the offenders not yet being identified, police believe it was a targeted incident between parties known to one another.

Police said they would conduct proactive patrols in the area.

Any witnesses or anybody with relevant information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online or on 1800 333 000.

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