Transit detectives are appealing for the public’s help in an ongoing assault investigation.
On Saturday 2 April about 8pm a man was approached by five unknown male teens at a bus stop outside a shopping centre in Narre Warren.
The 43-year-old man was assaulted before the group took off on foot, leaving him with cuts and bruises.
Detectives from the Transit Crime Investigation Unit are hoping to hear from any witnesses or anyone who can assist.
The first offender is perceived to be Pacific Islander in appearance with a solid build, black hair, olive/tanned skin and aged in his late teens.
He was wearing a black Nike hoodie, black tracksuit pants (possibly Champion brand) and red sneakers.
The second offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance with a thin build, fair skin and aged in his late teens.
He was wearing a green Nike jumper with a large logo on the front, black-striped Adidas tracksuit pants and black sneakers.
The third offender is perceived to be African in appearance with a thin build and aged in his mid-teens.
He was wearing a black hooded jumper with a white logo on the front left side, Nike tracksuit pants and black shoes.
The fourth offender is perceived to be African in appearance with a thin build, aged in his late teens to early 20s, with short shaved hair.
He was wearing a black baseball cap with white insignia, a black hooded puffer jacket, a blue hoodie, blue tracksuit pants and had an earring on his left ear.
The fifth offender is perceived to be Pacific Islander in appearance and aged in his early teens.
He was wearing a black hooded puffer jacket with a white logo on the left side, black pants and black runners.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential crime report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
