Melbourne stabbing: Six youths charged after 'good kid' stabbed to death in broad daylight

All six are set to appear at Melbourne children’s court on Wednesday

Solomone Taufeulungaki, 15, was stabbed to death in Melbourne on Tuesday (Supplied)

Six youths have been charged in connection with the killing of a 15-year-old boy in west Melbourne, Victoria Police confirmed on Wednesday.

Emergency services were called to Neale Road, Deer Park, shortly after 4pm on Tuesday to reports that a boy had been stabbed.

Solomone Taufeulungaki, 15, was treated by paramedics at the scene but died as a result of his injuries.

Six teenagers aged 13 to 16 have been charged with violent disorder and affray, and are due to appear at a children’s court on Wednesday, police said in a statement.

Australian media reported that Taufeulungaki was stabbed to death after being set upon by a group of up to 10 males near Brimbank shopping centre.

Police arrested six teenagers before a mass brawl allegedly broke out between 30 people, leaving two people including an officer needing hospital treatment, according to ABC.

Taufeulungaki's parents, Atunaisa and Salome, have vowed to “love” and “forgive” those accused of killing their son.

“We bless them,” Ms Taufeulungaki told reporters on Wednesday. “We don’t want justice, we just want peace for our son.”

Mr Taufeulungaki said his son’s killing had taken place near the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“We feel sad. That is my chapel. My son comes to this church. I believe he will join us at this church every Sunday.”

Friends and family have paid tribute to the 15-year-old boy, describing him as a “good kid”.

“He comes from a good family, a humble family. It’s just so unfortunate this has happened to him,” family friend Foa Galuega told local media.

Tatyana Taufa, also a family friend, told the Herald Sun the boy had been taken too soon. “It’s just stupid,” she said on Tuesday night. “It’s heartbreaking.”

One family member wrote on Facebook: “Solomone Taufeulungaki You were taken too soon.

“My family & I are so overwhelmed with all the love and support we are receiving during this difficult time.

“We are all in disbelief words cannot describe the pain we are all feeling. You were loved and always will be my little brother.”