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TWO people wanted in relation to an affray. Picture: Supplied
Affray arrests made but more wanted THREE men have been arrested after allegedly attacking a car and house with weapons, but police are still looking for more offenders. Police allege that three men smashed windows of a house and car on Corlett Street, Frankston, around 3pm on 15 August. Police say the men were armed with weapons and caused extensive damage. It is alleged they fought with a fourth man, also armed with a weapon. Three people fled in a van, two of which are unidentified. Three people were later arrested af-
ter search warrants were executed in Bittern and Frankston. A 21-year-old Bittern man was charged with affray, assault related charges, weapon offences, and criminal damage and was remanded in custody to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 28 October. A 28-yearold Frankston man was charged with affray and prohibited person possess firearms and has been convicted. A 23year-old Pakenham man was released without charge. Police would still like to talk to two more people in relation to the incident.
CCTV footage of the two men they want to speak to has been released. Police describe the first man as “Caucasian, aged between 19 and 25 years-of-age, of medium build with a large tattoo on his right calf” and the second man as “between 19-25 yearsof-age, of thin build with an olive complexion”. Any witnesses or anyone with information about the identity of the two men can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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Frankston Times
3 November 2020