Emergency responders rushed to Avonwood Avenue in Wyndham Vale at approximately 6:15 p.m. yesterday after receiving reports of a boy being injured.

Security camera footage from the area captured two boys frantically running away from a group of armed individuals. In the footage, one boy is seen being kicked, while another faces a punch.

Authorities allege that the group, with one member wielding a kitchen knife, confronted the victim before launching the assault.

Before emergency personnel could arrive, the group of five assailants had already fled the scene on foot.

The 14-year-old victim was given medical attention at the location for a minor injury.

Residents say the boy’s friend jumped into backyards to hide and pleaded with them for help.

The horrifying violence shocked families who were celebrating Halloween on the quiet residential street.

“It was really scary, we were out trick or treating and there was lots of helicopters,” a young witness said.

“I called my dad and I said ‘there’s lots of police in front of our house’.”

The girl’s father said he didn’t expected a knife fight to occur in the area.

“We send them [trick-or-treating] alone,” he said.

“This is a very quiet street. Good neighbours.”

Police say they are treating the incident as a targeted attack and said those involved are known to each other.

At this stage no arrests have been made.