Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man after a woman was allegedly hit by an e-scooter in East Melbourne last Friday night.
The 81-year-old woman was walking towards Jolimont Railway Station from the MCG when she was allegedly confronted by a man riding an e-scooter about 11pm on Friday 3 May.
As the woman walked away, she was allegedly struck from behind by the e-scooter, causing her to fall to the ground and lose consciousness.
The e-scooter rider allegedly did not stop and was chased by a passer-by.
The victim was conveyed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 46-year-old Melbourne man was arrested at an address in Thomastown today.
He is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
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