Man arrested after assault on tram

Police have arrested a man following an alleged assault on a tram in Melbourne on Saturday evening.

Transit Safety Division officers have been told a man approached another man and woman on a Route 72 tram near the intersection of St Kilda Road and Coventry Street about 6.50pm.

It is alleged the offender was behaving erratically before producing a small steak knife.

The man and woman attempted to calm the man down but he produced a hammer and hit the victims a number of times.

They managed to hold him down until police arrived and took a 37-year-old man from St Kilda into custody.

He is currently assisting police with their enquires.

A 48-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, both from Doreen, suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital for observations.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, footage or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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