UPDATED, Tuesday, 8.20am:
A 34-year-old Warrnambool man will reappear in the Warrnambool court on Tuesday for a part heard bail/remand hearing.
Police said the man was arrested, charged and appeared in court late Monday afternoon for a bail/remand hearing.
He was remanded in custody overnight Monday to reappear on Tuesday for a continuation of his bail/remand hearing.
The man has been charged with recklessly causing injury, other assault-related offences and bail offences.
Police allege a dispute between the man and the alleged victim led to the victim receiving a stab wound with a sharp implement.
More to come.
Monday: A 39-year-old Warrnambool man went to the Warrnambool Base Hospital on Monday morning with a 7.5cm deep stab wound under his left armpit.
Detective Sergeant Andy Raven, of the Warrnambool police crime investigation unit, said it appeared there had been an altercation overnight Sunday at a Barkly Street address which led to the man suffering the wound to his torso.
"The resident has suffered an injury and we are just working through the details of how that has occurred," he said.
"We have a 34-year-old Warrnambool man in custody assisting us with our enquiries.
"The men are believed to know each other. We have a statement from the alleged victim and we are just in the initial stages of an investigation."
Detective Sergeant Raven said the victim presented at the Warrnambool Base Hospital about 9.30am with the significant wound.
He is expected to have surgery and has been described as being conscious and in a stable condition.
"These men appear to live fairly close to each other and there has been an incident overnight," Detective Sergeant Raven said.
"We are requesting that anyone who heard anything in Barkly Street overnight Sunday or early Monday, or anyone who has knowledge about the incident, to contact the Warrnambool CIU on 5560 1153 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."
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