Woolworths Mordialloc Stabbing Today Update: Police Respond to Reports of Blood at Store

MORDIALLOC, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA — October 18, 2026 — Reports that Woolworths Mordialloc was closed following a serious incident have raised concerns among local residents, with social media claims describing blood at the store and police attending the scene.

The reports emerged amid news of a stabbing in Mordialloc on Sunday evening. According to the police information provided, an 18-year-old man from Rowville was allegedly struck on the upper limbs with a machete near the Bay Trail at approximately 5:45 p.m. He was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Police also confirmed that three males had been arrested in connection with that incident and were in custody awaiting interview.

Woolworths Closure Reports

Social media posts have claimed that Woolworths in Mordialloc was closed and that police were present. However, the specific circumstances of the reported store closure have not been independently confirmed.

It is not yet clear whether the supermarket was directly connected to the reported Bay Trail stabbing or whether the claims about blood inside or near the store relate to the same incident.

Police Investigation

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the Mordialloc stabbing. Investigators have appealed for witnesses, CCTV recordings, dashcam footage, and other information that could help establish what happened.

Anyone with relevant information can contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.

Further Updates Awaited

Residents and shoppers are advised to follow instructions from police and store staff and avoid circulating unverified images or claims. Official information will be needed to confirm the reason for the store closure and whether any additional incident occurred at the supermarket.

Disclaimer: This article distinguishes confirmed details about the reported Mordialloc stabbing from unverified social media claims about Woolworths. A direct connection between the store closure and the stabbing has not been established in the information available.