Two men have been arrested following the alleged assault of another man in South Yarra early yesterday morning.
Police were called to Commercial Road about 1am Sunday 20 August, following reports a 32-year-old man was allegedly assaulted in an unprovoked incident outside a bar.
It will be alleged the victim was punched in the face, causing him to fall onto the road, before he was allegedly kicked while on the ground.
Following the alleged assault, the 32-year-old was taken to the Epworth Hospital with facial injuries.
Following enquiries by detectives from the Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit, two men aged 21 and 26 – both from Narre Warren – attended Prahran Police Station, where they were arrested just after 1pm today.
The 21-year-old was charged with affray, intentionally cause injury, and assault by kicking. He was bailed to appear in the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court on 24 October 2023.
The 26-year-old was released pending further enquiries.
As enquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
