NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Man survives stabbing A MAN has survived a stabbing in Cheltenham. At around 11.40am on 13 July, a 57-year-old painter working on Jellicoe Street was approached by two men while walking to his car. A verbal altercation started, and the
painter was stabbed in the lower back. After the offenders fled, the painter returned to work. He later realised the extent of his injuries and was taken to hospital where he was confirmed to be in a stable condi-
tion. The two offenders were last spotted running towards the Nepean Highway. An investigation is underway to find out who they are. A statement from Victoria Police read that “the two males are per-
ceived to be Caucasian in appearance, tall and both were wearing dark clothing and carrying satchel bags. One man was wearing red shoes.” Police are looking for witnesses or dashcam and CCTV footage to help
solve the crime. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Fish and chips assault POLICE are appealing for public assistance to solve a vicious assault in Frankston North from last December. At around 8.14pm, 14 December 2020, a victim became involved in a verbal altercation with unknown men outside Seagull’s Fish and Chips on Excelsior Drive in Frankston North. The victim was then physically assaulted. One man punched the victim in the head, then another kicked him in the head while he was on the ground. The offenders fled the scene, then the victim left after getting up. The victim sustained serious facial injuries. Police believe two or three males were involved in the attack. More than six months on from the assault, the investigation continues. Police are asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Any information can be provided to Constable Sage at Carrum Downs Police Station on 8770 4100.
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News
21 July 2021
TWO aggravated burglaries took place at an apartment complex in Frankston last week. At around 9.30pm on 15 July, a man and two women kicked open a front door of a Nepean Highway apartment. The man was armed with a knife. The offenders demanded a woman’s property, stole personal items, then left. The occupant was not physically injured. Later that night, police believe the same trio broke into another apartment. The occupant awoke and chased the offenders away. Police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward to help arrest the offenders. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersvic.com.au