- Published:
- Thursday 6 November 2025 at 12:42 pm
Melbourne East police officers are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man alleged to be involved in an assault in the CBD on Sunday 31 August.
A 42-year-old Doncaster East man was assaulted by another man while walking near the corner of Elizabeth and Collins streets during protest activity about 12.45pm.
The victim had absolutely no involvement in the protest and was traveling in the CBD for completely different reasons.
The Doncaster East man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
Investigators have released images of a man who they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.
The investigation into the assault remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable First Constable Ben Lewis from Melbourne East Neighbourhood Policing Team:
“This man was cowardly assaulted while going about his business in the CBD” he said.
“The victim had nothing to do with the protest activity. He was innocently walking along a city street”.
“This is appalling behaviour, entirely unfair and completely unreasonable”
Senior Constable Paul Hogan
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