A young doctor who was stabbed in a terrifying home invasion chased after his attackers in a car before he died.
Ash Gordon, 33, was stabbed by a gang of intruders in the early hours of Saturday morning at his Doncaster home, in Melbourne’s east.
It’s understood Dr Gordon pursued the thugs but was rammed off the road in Eildon St, some 500m from his Sargent St home.
Frightened neighbours called police after hearing the commotion and Dr Gordon’s body was discovered a short time later. His attackers remain on the run and no arrests have been made.
His loved ones described him as a ‘true gentleman’ who was ‘humble and dearly loved’.
Ash Gordon (above) was killed during a home invasion in the early hours of Saturday morning
It’s understood Dr Gordon pursued the thugs but was rammed off the road in Eildon St, some 500m from his Sargent St home (pictured)
‘Ash was one of the nicest most humble guys you could meet, no matter your differences in life he was always up for a chat and meeting new people,’ Dr Gordon’s friend, Jovanne Pieterse, told the Herald Sun.
‘He had this energy that would light up any room, and was dearly loved by so many.’
Dr Gordon graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2015. He worked as a doctor from 2016.
He went on to own Richmond-based cosmetic clinic Redefine Aesthetics, which specialises in skin health, wellness and anti-ageing.
Dr Gordon described himself online as a ‘young doctor who lifts weights and loves a good burger’.
His website reads: ‘Dr Ash believes in forming strong relationships with his patients that value honesty and transparency in all aspects of the treatment.’
‘He utilises shared decision-making when it comes to achieving the patient’s goals, and is always willing to tailor treatments based on what the patient desires.
‘Furthermore, he gives guidance on the most effective means with which to achieve the desired outcomes.’
Dr Gordon (above) worked as a doctor from 2016 and owned the Richmond-based clinic Redefine Aesthetics
Flowers were left at the scene on Sunday, with a note from a friend saying he couldn’t ‘make sense of this’.
‘I’m lost for words. A true gentleman, intelligent, honest, compassionate, friendly generous. I don’t think there is one positive characteristic I could leave out,’ he said.
‘Gone way too soon brother. I truly thank you for all that you helped me with. Tragic. Rest easy bud.’
It’s understood Dr Gordon had lived in his rental for four years.
His housemate told the Herald Sun he heard a loud ‘bang’ and a group of people talking during the robbery.
Neighbours reported hearing young people partying on the street in the days before the Dr Gordon’s death.
Sargent St residents said Saturday’s incident followed a recent spate of crimes.
No arrests have been made in relation to Dr Gordon’s death (pictured, police at the scene)
In November, an elderly couple found their home had been ransacked with all their valuables stolen.
On Wednesday a woman living next door to Dr Gordon had her car stolen from her garage.
One neighbour said Dr Gordon’s death was hard to accept as ‘no amount of material is worth a life’.
‘It’s pretty terrifying to be honest. You don’t really think that’s happening five metres away from your door, so it’s a little bit confronting,’ he said.
Any witnesses or anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.