Three offenders flee after assaulting man in busy Sunshine suburb
A 27-year-old was hit, repeatedly punched and kicked by three offenders on Hampshire Rd in Sunshine, suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
A man was attacked and knocked unconscious while waiting to cross traffic lights on a busy Melbourne street. CCTV footage shows a 27-year-old from Mickleham hit and then repeatedly punched as he lay on the ground.
A second offender joined in, kicking him before the group fled in a white dual cab ute. The victim was taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Police believe a verbal altercation preceded the assault. Three offenders, one male and two female, were involved.
The incident happened on Hampshire Rd in Sunshine around 3:30pm on Friday, in an area that has seen recent violent crime. In August, a 60-year-old shopkeeper was fatally attacked outside his store in the same suburb.
Police are seeking witnesses and any additional footage of the attack.
- 27 years old from Mickleham
- Victim age
- White dual cab ute
- Getaway vehicle
Why it mattersStreet violence is a safety concern for commuters and residents, and the repeated pattern in the same suburb raises alarm about violence in the area.
AustraliaThe assault highlights ongoing safety issues for people using public spaces in Melbourne's western suburbs.
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