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Two questioned after man dies in hospital following stabbing in Melbourne's CBD

A large police presence was at the scene overnight.

A 46-year-old man has died from injuries sustained in a stabbing in Melbourne's CBD which left another man injured in hospital under armed guard.

Victoria Police said a fight broke out among a group of people on King Street, near the intersection of Bourke Street, just after 9:30pm on Saturday.

A 46-year-old man suffered stab injuries and was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he later died.

About five hours later, police found an injured man at the base of a fire escape in a King Street hotel. It is believed he had fallen.

The man was taken to hospital under police guard.

Police said a 43-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were assisting with their inquiries.

Police believe all of the people involved know each other.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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