Banyule Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 23-year-old man after a teenage boy was allegedly assaulted in an unprovoked attack outside the Watsonia Railway Station this morning.
It is alleged a 15-year-old boy was near the footbridge about 8.30am when an unknown man punched him in the face.
A passer-by intervened and the offender fled the scene.
The victim, from Doreen, was taken to hospital with a broken nose.
A Reservoir man was arrested today and charged with intentionally cause injury and recklessly cause injury.
He has been remanded to appear at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
