Heartbroken family and friends of a 17-year-old Cranbourne North boy are grieving after he died in hospital at the weekend as a result of injuries from an assault as a party in Melbourne’s south-east last month.

Family friend, Jane Hoskins, set up a crowdfunding appeal for Mr Langhans and his family during his three-week fight in intensive care.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, our boys were at a party and one of their best mates Jason Langhans was brutally attacked and is now fighting for his life in ICU, the fundraiser appeal reads.
Fun-loving Jason had big dreams, turning 18 in July looking forward to getting his licence to follow his passion of 4WD and catching that prize fish.
Friend Jason Canal said he was in disbelief that his mate was gone.
RIP Jason, Im lost for words … it kills me to hear that you arent here with us anymore and that we cant go fishing together like we always talked about, he posted on social media.
My hearts aching [at the moment] and Im in so much disbelief, its so unfair whats happened. I love you heaps, fly high brother.
Police are continuing their investigation into the boys death, and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
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