Serious assault outside Diamond Creek restaurant

Police are investigating an assault at a fast-food restaurant in Diamond Creek that left a man with serious injuries.

Investigators have been told two men approached the victim inside the restaurant about 11pm on 5 August.

It’s understood one man pushed the victim in the chest during a verbal altercation.

The victim was followed by the men when he was leaving the restaurant and attacked by the same man.

The victim was punched and knocked to the ground, receiving significant injuries including a fractured eye socket and a broken ankle.

The offender and his associate fled the scene on foot.

Investigators have released images of the men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

The first man was wearing a grey hoodie with white graffiti-type writing on the front with dark hair cut into a mullet with black jeans and black Nike shoes.

The second man was wearing a khaki hoodie, black vest, black jeans and black and white shoes. He is thought to have reddish-blond hair.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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