Police are continuing to investigate after a ride-share driver and his passenger were assaulted in Springvale earlier this year.
It is believed a group of between 4-10 males, perceived to be of Indian/Sub-Continental appearance, approached a ride-share Toyota Camry as it pulled up to a house on Joyce Street just after 6.30pm on 5 August.
The group was armed with a number of weapons including baseball bats.
Officers are told the group then proceeded to attack the driver and his male passenger, also damaging the car before fleeing in unknown vehicles.
A 45-year-old Springvale man, who was the passenger, received a laceration to his upper body.
The driver, a 34-year-old Narre Warren South man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
These injuries include significant lacerations and swelling to his upper body and head, which have required multiple surgical procedures and ongoing treatment.
Detectives believe the incident was a targeted attack on the passenger of the vehicle however the exact motivation for the assault is still unclear.
Police are keen to talk to anyone who has any information that could assist in identifying the offenders and the reason for the attack.
Police are also aware that the offenders filmed the assault and it was circulating on social media.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Quotes attributable to Detective Senior Constable Josh Gordon, Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit:
“This was a dangerous and violent attack that has left an innocent bystander with horrible injuries that have severely impacted his life.
“He had only recently taken on ride-share driving as a second income to support his wife and young children.
“Now he has not only had to ensure three surgeries and ongoing pain, but he is also unable to work at all at the moment.
“There are people out there who have information that will help this investigation and we urge them to come forward and help us hold these offenders to account.
