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Five arrested, two charged with murder after fatal stabbing

Five men have been arrested, and two have been charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed in Melbourne last weekend.

Police said Western Australian man Alier Riak, 23, died after being stabbed in Bourke Street in Docklands following reports of an alleged brawl at about 3.20am last Sunday.

Officers said his 26-year-old brother, Kuol Riak, was also seriously injured.

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Police carried out warrants at two homes yesterday morning.

A 19-year-old Derrimut man and a 21-year-old Wollert man were arrested and interviewed by police.

A 21-year-old Tarneit man was arrested in Docklands last night and also interviewed by police.

The Tarneit and Derrimut men were charged with murder, while the Wollert man was charged with affray and violent disorder.

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All three faced Melbourne Magistrates' Court last night and were remanded in custody.

Meanwhile, police arrested a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old man this morning after warrants were executed at properties in Taylors Hill and Epping.

They will be interviewed by police.

Victoria Police Crime Command Assistant Commissioner Bob Hill said while Melbourne is "a great city and overwhelmingly a safe city" incidents such as "those we sadly saw last weekend impact all of us".

"Our thoughts are very much with the Riak family at this time, who are no doubt suffering an immeasurable amount of grief," Mr Hill said.

"We will continue to ensure all the relevant support services are made available to them."

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.

Saltwater crocodile spotted at popular Darwin beach

A saltwater crocodile made a splash with locals at a popular Darwin beach on Friday.

Tiwi resident Jill Huck was among the beachgoers who spotted the reptile paddling in the shallows of Casuarina Beach at about 7am.

There was a mixture of "concern and intrigue" as Ms Huck and several dog walkers took photos from a distance.

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A saltwater crocodile made a splash with locals at a popular Darwin beach on Friday.

"There was a bit of excitement on the beach," Ms Huck said.

"Even though you know they're out there, you don't see them very often."

Ms Huck said she has only seen two of them at Casuarina Beach in the past 18 months.

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There was "concern and intrigue" as Ms Huck and several dog walkers took photos from a distance.

When Ms Huck shared her photos on social media, they generated a lot of interest.

"We like a good crocodile story here in the Northern Territory," she said.

"Croc sightings on suburban beaches are an interesting aspect of life here."