The alleged stabbing in the city’s west took place about 2.30pm, police said, with two men involved in the altercation inside a restaurant.

A 19-year-old man suffered suspected stab wounds and paramedics took him to hospital for treatment.

The Deanside man remains in a serious condition.

Police officers arrested the alleged offender at an address on Caroline Springs Boulevard in Caroline Springs on Tuesday morning.

The 19-year-old man has been charged with intentionally cause injury, affray and weapons offences.

He will appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday evening.